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Job Responsibility:
Ensures specimens are properly accessioned, labeled, and suitable for testing
Cuts quality tissue sections with proper thickness as determined by tissue type and places properly on glass slides
Embeds tissue into paraffin blocks
Maintains a filing system for paraffin tissue blocks, slides and wet tissue
Processes tissue using processors to ensure full preservation and infiltration by paraffin
Performs routine and special stains, immunohistochemistry, cover slipping, verification, and distribution of slides
Retrieves and prints computer logs
Manages daily workflow for recuts, special stains, immunohistochemistry, control slides, and send-outs according to established protocols
Performs and documents quality control
Evaluates quality control results and takes corrective action under the guidance of key operators, technical specialists or supervisor
Performs and documents cleaning, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of instruments and equipment
Assists pathologists during frozen section procedures
Ensures compliance with all accrediting agency standards
Provides assistance to pathologists, externs, and other team members
Requirements:
Advanced Training beyond High School in a science related field
Knowledge of human anatomy
Must be detail oriented and have good organizational and communication skills
Must know how to safely handle sharp instruments
Proficient computer skills
Must be able to problem solve
Good manual dexterity
What we offer:
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance