Histology Technician - Sigma Inc
Milford, MA 01757
About the Job
278509 - Histology Technician- Milford, MA - 13 Weeks Contract
Sigma Healthcare staffing is currently looking for a Histology Technician to work onsite.
EMR Used: EPIC
Shifts : 32 hour days, Monday-Friday, start time 5am. No weekends and no holidays.
Summary:
Education:
Sigma Healthcare staffing is currently looking for a Histology Technician to work onsite.
EMR Used: EPIC
Shifts : 32 hour days, Monday-Friday, start time 5am. No weekends and no holidays.
Summary:
- Histology Technician is responsible for performing a wide variety of manual and automated laboratory procedures; specifically processing, embedding, cutting, and mounting on slides all surgical tissue specimens.
- 1. Maintains a thorough understanding of technical and procedural aspects of the department.
- 1.1 Evaluates, implements, and practices new methodologies per department guidelines as noted by manager.
- 2. Performs tests with theoretic understanding of Q.A. to be able to monitor results.
- 2.1 Identifies and handles technical and procedural problems within lab policy Q.C. and Q.A. guidelines with little supervision as noted by direct observation.
- 3. Performs routine maintenance of equipment and instruments.
- 3.1 Attends necessary training on new and existing equipment for proper usage instruction as noted in equipment file.
- 4. Solves problems and makes decisions as required in day-to-day activities.
- 4.1 Analyzes and resolves problems independently as appropriate as noted by Pathologist feedback and supervisory observation.
- 5. Communicates with other health care professionals to contribute to a team effort.
- 5.1 Actively involves self in staff discussions and meetings as noted by observation and feedback.
- 6. Continues professional development.
- 6.1 Interacts with peers at state conventions and hospital seminars when possible as noted by attendance records and feedback.
- 7. Provides instruction in basic theory, technical skills, and application of test procedures to staff and students.
- 7.1 Provides in-service to staff after attendance of workshop/conference as noted by staff feedback.
- 8. Serves as the clinical expert in the area of Immunohistochemistry.
- 8.1 Researches new antibodies and evaluates for patient testing using accepted mathematical development techniques.
Education:
- Bachelors degree in related science with national registry or registry eligible and no less than 5 years in Histology.
- Working knowledge of EPIC software is preferred.
Source : Sigma Inc
