[Histonet] Job Opening In Bend, OR

[Joseph Mecham]

Title: Histotech
Location: Central Oregon Pathology - Bend, OR

Position Summary:
Central Oregon Pathology is currently seeking a well-organized and highly motivated person for the position of Histotech. The candidate will prepare microscope slides of tissue for pathological studies and be responsible for all aspects of maintaining the histology lab. The position is focused on a wide range of tissue types.  Other duties may be assigned as needed. The candidate must be detail oriented and able to work well on their own with good organization and multi-tasking skills.
Outstanding benefits include health and dental insurance plans; paid vacation; retirement plan; and FSA.

Duties & Responsibilities:
* Maintain all aspects of the histology laboratory.
* Tissue sample preparation for histological analysis including: Dissection, paraffin infiltration, embedding, sectioning and staining.
* Knowledge of IHC procedures is desirable.
* Maintain the laboratory's archive of histological slides, paraffin blocks and preserved tissues.
* Log samples into the PowerPath database upon arrival at the laboratory.
* Maintain PowerPath database: archiving of data, organization of databooks, database maintenance.

Minimum Qualifications:
ASCP Eligible and High School Diploma

Preferred Qualifications:
* HT or HTL ASCP certification preferred, but will consider experience in place of certification.
* Knowledge of the principles and practices of tissue processing and slide development.
* Ability to effectively communicate with others.
* Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills.
* Knowledge of performing IHC is optional, but it would be helpful.

Full Time
Job Category: General
Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits
Posted Rate of Pay: $40,000 - $52,000 Annually

Please email resume to dmecham at copc.net<mailto:dmecham at copc.net>