HISTOTECHNICIAN- HT(ASCP)

Cambridge Health Alliance is a nationally recognized, award-winning health care system that serves the residents of Cambridge, Somerville and Boston's Metro-North region. It is comprised of The Cambridge Hospital, Somerville Hospital, Whidden Memorial Hospital, the Cambridge Public Health Department, more than 20 primary care practices and Network Health - a statewide managed Medicaid health plan. Histotechnician HT(ASCP)Cambridge HospitalFull-time, 40hpwThe Histotechnician in this position needs to have experience in sectioning, fixation, embedding, microtomy, processing and staining.Duties and responsibilities include:* performing and evaluating Quality Control* participating in proficiency testing* troubleshooting basic instrument problems* assisting pathology assistant or pathologists in the cutting room* using a Cryostat for frozen sections* working knowledge of Immunohistochemistry (IHC)* participating in department meetings and team efforts to analyze workflow processes and the performance of QI audits 1. Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Histotechnician program OR 2. An Associates degree or at least 60 semester hours of academic credit from a regionally accredited college/university with a combination of 12 semester hours of biology and chemistry AND one year full time acceptable experience in histopathology within the last 10 years under the supervision of a pathologist.3. Has HT (ASCP) certification RESPOND HERE! Respond immediately by accessing the following dedicated online response form which will allow you to cut and paste your resume. This form will go directly and immediately to the hiring authority for this position. Access the online response form at: http://sh.webhire.com/servlet/resp/rf?jobid=2223849&boardid=749 Company: Cambridge Health Alliance Location: Cambridge, MA 02138 Job Category: Medical/Health Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager) Company: Cambridge Health Alliance