Atrius Health
Histotechnician (HT) - Greater Boston
Needham, MA
Aug 25, 2024
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Hiring for our Needham location:

Per Diem (as needed)

40hrs (Mon-Fri, 4am-12:30pm)

Atrius Health, an innovative healthcare leader, delivers an effective system of connected care for more than 690,000 adult and pediatric patients at 30 medical practice locations in eastern Massachusetts. Atrius Health’s 645 physicians and primary care providers, along with 420 additional clinicians, work in close collaboration with hospital partners, community specialists and skilled nursing facilities. Our vision is to transform care to improve lives. Atrius Health provides high-quality, patient-centered, coordinated, cost effective care to every patient we serve. By establishing a solid foundation of shared decision making, understanding and trust with each of its patients, Atrius Health enhances their health and enriches their lives. Atrius Health is part of Optum, a health services company focused on building the leading value-based care system in the country.

Summary Under general supervision, performs Histology and Immunohistochemistry procedures and techniques in preparation for examination by the Pathologist. Fully skilled in all histology techniques, which include embedding, cutting, staining and coverslipping. Fully skilled in grossing pathology specimens. Typically reports to Anatomic Pathology Manager with clinical oversight by the pathologist. Essential Functions · Receives surgical specimens, logs these accessions and assigns them an accession number. Enters specimen data and patient information in the computer. Checks for errors and brings errors and discrepancies to the supervisor’s attention. · Demonstrates full competency in all histology techniques, including embedding, cutting, staining and coverslipping. · Prepares, performs and troubleshoots special stain solutions. · Performs grossing techniques and submits Pathology specimens utilizing departmental templates in conjunction with the dictaphone system. · Performs advanced and specialized Histology and Immunohistochemistry techniques. · Performs, evaluates and records established quality control and quality assurance procedures. Documents corrective actions. · Assists the Anatomic Pathology Manager in the lab’s administrative requirements such as procedure writing. · Trains new personnel in Histology procedures and techniques. · Operates, maintains and/or documents the maintenance of specialized equipment. · Practices all safety measures utilizing proper PPE. · Maintains an uncluttered and disinfected work area. · Performs all job functions in compliance with applicable federal, state, local and company policies and procedures. Non-Essential Functions Performs other duties as needed. Any other duties performed which are not listed above are considered non-essential functions. Minimum Requirements Education: Associates degree (AS), certified Histotechnician (HT) through the American Society for Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), or equivalent.
Skills and Experience: Two years of experience in grossing and 24 credit hours in Science, or Medical Technology. Ability to perform accurate, reliable and high level work quickly and under pressure. Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing. Good hand eye coordination and the ability to work with delicate instruments and automated equipment. Working Conditions Busy lab environment with frequent deadlines and interruptions. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Atrius Health is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity. All patients, employees, applicants, and other constituents of Atrius Health will be treated with respect and dignity regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, veteran status, marital/domestic partner status, parental status, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression, or other dimensions of diversity.

Excellent benefits Include:

· Up to 8% company retirement contribution,

· Generous Paid Time Off

· 10 paid holidays,

· Paid professional development,

· Competitive health and welfare benefit package.

Atrius Health is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promoting or any other employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, military service or application for military service, veteran or disability status.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA);Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO); and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Request Priority Protected Veteran & Disabled Referrals for all of our locations within the state

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