Per Diem / PRN Histology Technician
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Boston, MA
1x8 hrs, Days

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. When determining base pay, we take a comprehensive approach that considers your skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other critical factors. The pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications, but it does not encompass all the elements that contribute to your total compensation package.

Qualifications: - HT ASCP registration is preferred and 1-year of college, with courses in biology and chemistry preferred. - 2-years of experience in histology is preferred. POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Director, the Histology Technician is responsible for preparation and staining of specimens. S/He accessions the specimen for billing and maintains the Laboratory, including supplies. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. P erforms sections. 2. R esponsible for training other histology technicians as required for covering the Laboratory. 3. M aintains section laboratory and equipment. 4. P erforms gross sectioning, fixing, processing, embedding, cutting, staining, coverslipping and mounting of tissue. 5. P roduces and maintains accurate records and bills for all work performed. 6. R e-orders stock items as needed. 7. P repares stains and stock solutions, monitors pH and expiration dates. 8. S ets up, maintains, operates, and cleans all laboratory equipment and instruments. 9. P roperly disposes of all chemicals. 10. D ates and labels used hazardous waste containers. Prepares hazardous waste for pick up. 11. M aintains quality control data for the laboratory. 12. M ay perform specialized tests including special stains, immunoperoxidase, cytospin, centrifuge techniques, as well as preparation of smears.

Recruiter: Scholefield, Conor