Job Summary
- Location
- Boston North, MA 01970
- Industries
- Healthcare Services
- Job Type
- Part Time
- Employee
- Years of Experience
- 1+ to 2 Years
- Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
- Salary
Salary commensurate with experience- Job Reference Code
- 6378.1072
HISTOLOGY TECHNICIAN/11 hrs/days/NSMC
About the Job
Description:
SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Histology Coordinator perform a wide variety of duties in the day-to-day operation of the Histology and Pathology Labs.
PRIMARY RESPONIBILITIES
Laboratory Procedures and Protocols
- Under the supervision of the Histology Coordinator, responsible for performing a variety of Histology functions in the Histology Laboratory.
- Responsible for processing, embedding, cutting and mounting on slides all surgical and autopsy tissue specimens.
- Stain all slides; cover slip and clean slides.
- As requested, use special stain; make up special stains from dyes.
- Clean and maintain instruments including autotechnicon, tissue embedding center, microtome and knife sharpener.
- Responsible for general cleaning of all work areas.
- Teach laboratory techniques and protocols to new employees.
- Remain updated on current technology by reading journals and periodicals and by attending workshops /in service presentations as possible.
- Perform other related duties as required or as responsibilities dictate.
Hours can be flexible. Tue and Thurs 7:30a-1p or 8:30a-2p
Qualifications:
SKILLS/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and be able to demonstrate any knowledge or skills necessary to perform testing in his/her assigned laboratory section. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requires intense attention and concentration. Good visual, verbal, hearing, and reasoning skills. Ability to handle several processes concurrently. Ability to deal with a wide range of personalities.
EDUCATION REQUIRED
Require Equivalent to four years of High School and one year's college level training in anatomy, physiology and chemistry; plus 2 years of Histology training in a fully accredited laboratory.
List all LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS and/or REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED. ASCP certification or equivalent is preferred.
Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience
Your decision to join an organization is based on many considerations. At The North Shore Medical Center, we feel our benefit program plays a vital role in demonstrating the organization's commitment to its employees. NSMC's benefits package includes Medical, Dental, Retirement, Earned Time Off, Flexible Spending, Life and Disability Insurances, and Tuition Reimbursement.
Job Location: Salem, MA
Job Number: 6378
Company URL: http://nsmc.partners.org /
Company Profile:
NSMC includes Salem Hospital in Salem, Massachusetts, and Union Hospital in Lynn, Massachusetts, both full-service community hospitals, as well as NSMC North Shore Children's Hospital, the NSMC Cancer Center, a freestanding cancer center in Peabody, Massachusetts, the NSMC Heart Center, and the NSMC Women's Center in Danvers, Massachusetts.
The affiliation with Partners, which includes Massachusetts General and Brigham and Women's hospitals, means that NSMC can offer a higher level of expertise and technology to patients on the North Shore.
NSMC Salem Hospital is a 275-bed community teaching hospital that provides a full range of adult and pediatric services, including medicine, surgery, emergency care, ambulatory care, obstetrics, neonatal care, gynecology, and psychiatry services. It is recognized as a regional referral center for cardiology, oncology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and thoracic surgery services.
NSMC Union Hospital in Lynn is a 130-bed community hospital that provides adult medical and surgical services, including emergency care, ambulatory care, cardiology, psychiatry, oncology, and orthopedic services, as well as a pain center and advanced minimally invasive procedures for the residents of the North Shore.
Northshore Medical Center is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action Employer.
SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Histology Coordinator perform a wide variety of duties in the day-to-day operation of the Histology and Pathology Labs.
PRIMARY RESPONIBILITIES
Laboratory Procedures and Protocols
- Under the supervision of the Histology Coordinator, responsible for performing a variety of Histology functions in the Histology Laboratory.
- Responsible for processing, embedding, cutting and mounting on slides all surgical and autopsy tissue specimens.
- Stain all slides; cover slip and clean slides.
- As requested, use special stain; make up special stains from dyes.
- Clean and maintain instruments including autotechnicon, tissue embedding center, microtome and knife sharpener.
- Responsible for general cleaning of all work areas.
- Teach laboratory techniques and protocols to new employees.
- Remain updated on current technology by reading journals and periodicals and by attending workshops /in service presentations as possible.
- Perform other related duties as required or as responsibilities dictate.
Hours can be flexible. Tue and Thurs 7:30a-1p or 8:30a-2p
Qualifications:
SKILLS/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and be able to demonstrate any knowledge or skills necessary to perform testing in his/her assigned laboratory section. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requires intense attention and concentration. Good visual, verbal, hearing, and reasoning skills. Ability to handle several processes concurrently. Ability to deal with a wide range of personalities.
EDUCATION REQUIRED
Require Equivalent to four years of High School and one year's college level training in anatomy, physiology and chemistry; plus 2 years of Histology training in a fully accredited laboratory.
List all LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS and/or REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED. ASCP certification or equivalent is preferred.
Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience
Your decision to join an organization is based on many considerations. At The North Shore Medical Center, we feel our benefit program plays a vital role in demonstrating the organization's commitment to its employees. NSMC's benefits package includes Medical, Dental, Retirement, Earned Time Off, Flexible Spending, Life and Disability Insurances, and Tuition Reimbursement.
Job Location: Salem, MA
Job Number: 6378
Company URL: http://nsmc.partners.org /
Company Profile:
NSMC includes Salem Hospital in Salem, Massachusetts, and Union Hospital in Lynn, Massachusetts, both full-service community hospitals, as well as NSMC North Shore Children's Hospital, the NSMC Cancer Center, a freestanding cancer center in Peabody, Massachusetts, the NSMC Heart Center, and the NSMC Women's Center in Danvers, Massachusetts.
The affiliation with Partners, which includes Massachusetts General and Brigham and Women's hospitals, means that NSMC can offer a higher level of expertise and technology to patients on the North Shore.
NSMC Salem Hospital is a 275-bed community teaching hospital that provides a full range of adult and pediatric services, including medicine, surgery, emergency care, ambulatory care, obstetrics, neonatal care, gynecology, and psychiatry services. It is recognized as a regional referral center for cardiology, oncology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and thoracic surgery services.
NSMC Union Hospital in Lynn is a 130-bed community hospital that provides adult medical and surgical services, including emergency care, ambulatory care, cardiology, psychiatry, oncology, and orthopedic services, as well as a pain center and advanced minimally invasive procedures for the residents of the North Shore.
Northshore Medical Center is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action Employer.
