Histology Technician at Gastro Health Framingham, MA

Histology Technician job at Gastro Health. Framingham, MA.

Gastro Health is seeking a Part-time (PRN/ Per- Diem)Histology Technician to join our team!

Gastro Health is a great place to work and advance in your career. You'll find a collaborative team of coworkers and providers, as well as consistent hours.

This role offers:

• A great work/life balance
• No weekends or evenings – Monday thru Friday
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Rapidly growing team with opportunities for advancement
• Competitive compensation
• Benefits package

Duties you will be responsible for:

• Preparation of reagents in the laboratory.
• Comply with all safety regulations.
• Routine handling of biohazards and/or chemically hazardous material.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned by manager.
• Ensure all correct clinical data/information is entered into the laboratory information system (i.e., order entry, patient demographics and/or results).
• Able to perform routine histology from accessioning to cover slipping.
• Preparation of material for staining, including cutting paraffin sections.
• Properly embed processed tissue.
• Cut and stain re-cut slides, special stains, and esotaic test requested by pathologist.
• Maintain, troubleshoot and running of complex automated equipment.
• Maintenance lab reagents and supply inventory needed for daily staining procedures.
• QC and QA of adequate control material needed for tests within laboratory.
• Under the direction of the laboratory manager, the histotech will perform repetitive or routine duties working from written procedures.
• Routine work encompasses working with chemical/biohazardous material. All safety policies and practices are to be followed.

Minimum Requirements:

• Associates or Bachelor of Science in biology or related field required
• HT or HTL certified by ASCP
• Previous experience as a histotech preferred
• The individual must have the ability to establish work priorities and to handle several tasks for maximum workstation efficiency
• Must be able to interact with fellow coworkers
• Internal and external client dealings require courtesy and tact
• Must be alert and energetic with constant monitoring of workflow
• Punctual, dependable, detail oriented

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our eligible employees:

• 401(k) retirement plans with employer Safe Harbor Non-Elective Contributions of 3%
• Discretionary profit-sharing contributions of up to 4%
• Health insurance
• Employer contributions to HSAs and HRAs
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Voluntary life insurance
• Voluntary disability insurance
• Accident insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Identity theft insurance
• Legal insurance
• Paid time offDiscounts at local fitness clubs
• Discounts at AT&T

Additionally, Gastro Health participates in a program called Tickets at Work that provides discounts on concerts, travel, movies, and more.

Gastro Health is the one of the largest gastroenterology multi-specialty groups in the United States, with over 130+ locations throughout the country. Our team is composed of the finest gastroenterologists, pediatric gastroenterologists, colorectal surgeons, and allied health professionals. We are always looking for individuals that share our mission to provide outstanding medical care and an exceptional healthcare experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our eligible employees.

Gastro Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, gender, disability, protected veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

We thank you for your interest in joining our growing Gastro Health team!