Precision Medicine Group · 9 hours ago
Non-Registered Histotechnician
Precision Medicine Group is focused on providing support services for the Histology Laboratory to enhance its efficiency and effectiveness. The Non-Registered Histotechnician will be responsible for processing specimens, assisting pathologists, maintaining laboratory equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
BiotechnologyHealth Care
Responsibilities
Accessions specimens brought into the laboratory for processing
Assists PA’s or pathologists with grossing in specimens
Loading, changing, cleaning and troubleshooting histology processors
Decalcification process of bone specimens
Cover slipping and routine H&E staining
Perform IHC testing, if qualified
Performs embedding and Microtomy
Performs and monitors quality control within predetermined limits
Organizes work and activities to achieve maximum productivity
Demonstrates professional conduct and interpersonal communication skills with patients, laboratory personnel, and other health care professionals
Maintains a safe working environment, compliant with established policies and procedures of regulatory agencies, and responds positively to necessary changes in the workplace
Complies with organization and department policies and procedures, participates in programs and activities to achieve the mission of the laboratory and assume responsibility for professional growth and development
Responsible compliance with all ISO, OSHA, CAP, safety, and HIPAA regulations presented in training provided by Precision
Keep all grossing stations stocked with Histology supplies
Discard formalin fixed tissues
Dispose of red bag trash
Wash glassware according to protocol
Perform all other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School diploma and 2+ years of related experience
Visual acuity and above average dexterity
At times may come in contact with viral and bacterial infections, exposure to blood borne pathogens and occasional exposure to toxic substances
Capable of a moderate amount of walking, standing, and/or sitting
Ability to stand, sit, walk, minimum lifting (no more than 20 lbs), bending, stooping, normal or corrected visual, hearing and good manual dexterity are required
Ability to lift or carry no more than 20 pounds or pull or push no more than 50 pounds
Must be able to read, write, speak fluently and comprehend the English language
Benefits
Discretionary annual bonus
Health insurance
Retirement savings benefits
Life insurance
Disability benefits
Parental leave
Paid time off for sick leave and vacation
Company
Precision Medicine Group
We founded Precision Medicine Group in 2012 because we believed there was a transformational opportunity to improve the process of bringing new drugs to market.