Histology Technologist I

Mass General Brigham • Jamaica Plain, MA

1d • $27 - $39 • Onsite

About The Position

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. At BWFH, our Histology and Immunohistochemistry (IHC) laboratories operate as a combined service, allowing technologists to develop expertise across both histology processing and IHC staining workflows through cross-training.

Job Summary
Summary Responsible for preparing tissue specimens by processing, performing microtomy, and mounting on glass slides for microscopic examination and analysis. Does this position require Patient Care? No

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required
• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No
• Clinical or histology experience 0-1 year required
• Must possess fundamental knowledge of basic histotechnique to include fixation, decalcification, processing, embedding, and routine staining.
• Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills.

Nice To Haves

• Histotechnician [HT(ASCP)] - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) preferred
• Histotechnologist [HTL(ASCP)] - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) preferred

Responsibilities

• Processes, embeds, and sections tissue for slides.
• Embeds control tissue and cuts control slides to maintain an adequate control library.
• Performs preventative maintenance and quality control procedures, including oiling and cleaning microtomes, cleaning processors, and changing staining solutions.
• Ensures appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to maintain employee safety at all times.
• Maintains case identification and ensures appropriate tracking throughout the entire process to ensure patient safety.
• Observes hospital and laboratory policies and safety practices and maintains a safe, clean, and prepared work area.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level