[Histonet] Part Time Job Opening, Springfield, MA

[Amanda L]

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Part Time opportunity for a Histotechnican. 

Duties and responsibilities include:
• Under general supervision performs routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of slides, for microscopic evaluation by pathologist(s) according to policies and procedures
• Process paperwork associated with accessioning and reporting. 
• Eligible to gross per CLIA requirements.
• Ensure proper tissue processing. 
• Embed processed tissue in paraffin
• Prepare slides for routine staining. 
• Perform microtomy of embedded tissue
• Perform coverslipping of stained slides either manually or automated. 
• Perform filing of finished blocks and slides. 
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment and troubleshoot minor equipment failures. Document remedial actions such as repairs or repeated tests. 
• Adhere to laboratory's quality control policies, and document all quality control activities. 
• Ensure all corporate safety, quality control and quality assurance standards are met. 
• Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations. 
• Maintain a clean and well-organized work area. 
• Clinical Chemistry & other duties, as assigned by supervisor. 

Minimum Requirements Include: 
• AA or AS degree or equivalent training and experience , CLIA approved for grossing specimens
• HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP) eligible OR five years of full time experience in the last 10 years. 
• Work Experience: 1-3 years experience as a Histotechnician in an anatomic pathology laboratory.
• License for Clinical Laboratory Technician or Technologist license. 
***Note this is a part time position also with coverage for vacation 

Thanks!