Histology Technologist DermPath
 Massachusetts General Hospital | |
 United States, Massachusetts, Newton | |
| 2 Wells Avenue (Show on map) | |
 Feb 28, 2025 | |
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Evenings or Nights
Summary: Performs routine testing in a high-complexity clinical diagnostic laboratory. Responsible for receipt of patient samples as well as the preparation of samples for microscopic examination and analysis by Pathology. This role troubleshoots on-hold cases and collaborates with the wider Laboratory Operations team to move samples effectively through the workflow. Also focuses on cutting, mounting, staining, and batching slides. Does this position require Patient Care? No Essential Functions: Ensures proper identification, sorts specimens in accordance with priority and difficulty of work, and assigns specimen numbers. Describes the appearance of specimens; trims into blocks. Embeds specimens ensuring proper orientation. Prepares specimens for a rapid frozen section diagnosis using liquid nitrogen and a cryostat microtome. Maintains quality control records. Determines when prescribed techniques and apparatus should be modified in order to meet required quality standards. Education Physical Requirements The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. | |