What are the responsibilities and job description for the Histology Technologist position at Mass General Brigham?
POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Director, the Senior Frozen Section Technician is responsible for the preparation and staining of the frozen section specimens. S/He accessions the specimen for billing and maintains the Laboratory, including supplies.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Performs frozen sections.
- Responsible for training other histotechnologist as required to cover the Laboratory.
- Maintains frozen section laboratory and equipment.
- Performs gross sectioning, fixing, processing, embedding, cutting, staining, coverslipping, and mounting of tissue.
- Produces and maintains accurate records and bills for all work performed.
- Re-orders stock items as needed.
- Prepares stains and stock solutions and monitors pH and expiration dates.
- Sets up, maintains, operates, and cleans all laboratory equipment and instruments.
- Properly disposes of all chemicals.
- Dates and labels used hazardous waste containers. Prepares hazardous waste for pick up.
- Maintains quality control data for the laboratory.
- May perform specialized tests including special stains, immunoperoxidase, cytospin, centrifuge techniques, as well as preparation of smears.
- Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: HT ASCP or HLT ASCP Registration preferred and 1 year of college, with courses in biology and chemistry preferred. Two years experience in frozen section preparation. Two years experience in a histology laboratory. Experience cutting paraffin-embedded tissue and special staining techniques, including immunoperoxidase.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Long periods of sitting while preparing sections; normal clinical laboratory environment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Long periods of sitting.
Schedule: Full-time Time of Day: Under the supervision of the Director, the Senior Frozen Section Technician is responsible for preparation and staining of the frozen section specimens. S/He accessions the specimen for billing and maintains the Laboratory, including supplies. Standard Hours: 40 Shift: Day Job