Healthcare Connections, Inc

Job Summary:Perform routine specimen preparation which involves cutting various tissue types and mounting them on glass slides for examination under the microscope by the pathologist.. Nationally certified histotechnician experienced in receiving, processing, and preparing patient tissue specimens for microscopic examination and analysis by the pathologist.. Able to perform complex histologic procedures, recognize deviations from expected results, and analyze and correct problems using scientific principles learned from NAACLS training and experience.

bench technician

Job Summary:Perform routine specimen preparation which involves cutting various tissue types and mounting them on glass slides for examination under the microscope by the pathologist. Nationally certified histotechnician experienced in receiving, processing, and preparing patient tissue specimens for microscopic examination and analysis by the pathologist. Able to perform complex histologic procedures, recognize deviations from expected results, and analyze and correct problems using scientific principles learned from NAACLS training and experience. Skill Requirements: Calibrate, operate, troubleshoot and maintain the equipmentDexterity and good hand-eye coordination are required to collect and prepare specimensLab safety and infection prevention is of paramount importance Responsibilities include but not limited to: Remove tissue from a preservative solution, remove water from the sample, and replace it with paraffin waxEmbed sample in a larger block of wax to prepare it for slicing before mounting it on a microtomeSlice or section the sample then stain with special dyes and mount on a slide for viewing with a microscope Education, Certification, & Experience: Associate or Bachelor's Degree or 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) from a regionally accredited college/university with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) of biology and chemistryHT/L(ASCP) certificationOr on the job trained/non certified per the lab approvalNew grads encouraged to apply Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

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