Histology Associate - Boston, United States - Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)
Description
Histology Associate
Histology Associate
Schedule: 11 AM to 7:30 PM
Responsibilities:
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Daily Laboratory Maintenance:
- Maintain all laboratory equipment, including tissue processors, fixation stations, embedding centers, and stainers.
- Dispose of chemical waste per departmental and hospital regulations.
LIS Software Utilization:
- Use LIS software for tracking and error reports.
- Print worklists and prioritize daily workflow as directed.
- Ensure quality control of blocks and slides.
- Distribute slides to residents and staff pathologists.
- Maintain accurate records of blocks and slides.
- File tissue blocks and report cassette printer deviations.
Block and Slide Management:
- Collect blocks and slides for clinical testing, validation, or optimization.
- Distribute blocks and slides to Histology Technical Personnel for microtomy and/or testing.
- Use the tracking system for slide and block storage.
Send-Out Testing:
- Handle sendout testing to CLIAapproved laboratories, including electronic documentation and arranging couriers.
Solution and Reagent Preparation:
- Prepare solutions and reagents per approved procedures.
- Maintain tissue processors and fixation stations.
- Set up the frozen section laboratory, including cleaning and preparing staining solutions.
LIS Operations:
- Perform daily lab operations using the LIS system.
- Participate in LIS implementations and operational testing, providing feedback for optimization.
- May handle offhours pager coverage on a rotating basis.
Slide Delivery and Case Compilation:
- Ensure accurate and timely slide delivery with associated paperwork.
- Compile complete cases.
ARCOS Archive System:
- Perform daily duties and report discrepancies immediately.
Lab Cleanliness:
- Maintain lab cleanliness, reduce clutter, and organize supplies.
- Remove paraffin from processing room floor daily.
- Report low supply stock to the inventory officer or supervisor.
- Paratrim blocks for timely microtomy preparation.
Slide File Room Operations:
- Access archive materials per policy.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of a high school degree.
- Basic understanding of histology laboratory functions and their relationship to patient care.
- Familiarity with medical terminology and aboveaverage math skills preferred.
- HT(ASCP) eligibility preferred but not required.
EEO Statement
Primary Location MA-Boston-MGH Main Campus
Work Locations MGH Main Campus 55 Fruit Street Boston 02114
Job Histology
Organization Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)
Schedule Full-time
Standard Hours 40
Shift Evening Job
Posted Shift Description 11 AM to 7:30 PM
Employee Status Regular
Recruiting Department MGH Pathology/Clinical Labs
Job Posting May 16, 2024
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