Cell Biology, Centrifuge, Computer Systems, Distribution Control, Establish Priorities, Histology, Hospital, Identify Issues, Laboratory, Laboratory Techniques, Multitasking, Quality Control
Histotechnician / Histotechnologist
Key Requirements
- Required Certification: HT(ASCP) or HTL(ASCP)
- Experience: Minimum 2 years of paid histology experience; hospital or reference laboratory experience preferred
- Schedule: Monday Friday, starting at 4:00 AM
- Parking: Candidates must discuss parking compensation with their agency; the client/facility is not responsible for parking costs.
Required Technical Skills
- Specimen identification, validation, accessioning, and prioritization
- Tissue processing, including knowledge of solution sequence and processing programs
- Tissue embedding and microtomy/sectioning; ability to embed and cut at least 30 blocks per hour
- Paraffin tissue sectioning and correct section thickness
- Routine histology staining and special stains, including AFB, Mucin Stain (MSN), Gram, and Oil Red O (ORO)
- Frozen section and cryostat experience preferred
- Coverslipping, slide labeling, distribution, and quality control
- Non-gynecological cytology processing preferred
- Assisting with liver biopsies, fine needle aspirations, fresh specimen retrieval, and related laboratory procedures
- Familiarity with tissue processors, stainers, embedding units, cryostats, microtomes, centrifuges, and laboratory computer systems
- Strong quality focus, troubleshooting skills, communication, independent judgment, and ability to multitask within turnaround-time requirements
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Integrated Resources, Inc