Laboratory, Histology Technician-per diem

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Description

Prepare tissue slides for microscopic examination by pathologists to either diagnose or dismiss disease. Embeds surgical specimens and performs paraffin sectioning using a microtome. Accurately and proficiently prepares tissue slides according to established procedures in order to provide efficient, high quality products. Assures total compliance with TJC and CAP guidelines during all procedures and consistently observes all policies and guidelines. Performs QA procedures to ensure proper functioning of equipment and quality of solutions and reagents used to produce tissue slides. Must handle biohazardous and infectious material while following proper safety precautions.

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital is a 171- bed non-profit, community teaching hospital located in Jamaica Plain directly across the street from the Arnold Arboretum. Founded in 1900, Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital offers comprehensive care in a wide variety of specialties.

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital is a designated Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, a recognition that fewer than nine percent of all US hospitals receive.

At Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, we believe that everyone should have the chance to live a healthy life. From creating breakthroughs that have paved the way for treatments around the globe to training the next generation of providers, our patients, and those we may never meet, are at the center of everything we do. Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital is at its best when every employee feels equal, included, empowered and respected. When our employees feel supported our patients benefit from their transparency, creativity and innovation because we're all in this together. And together, we all thrive.

If you're looking for more than a career, join Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital. Our patients call it better care. Our employees call it home

Qualifications

* High scholl graduate
* Graduate of NAACLS approved Histology program - preferred
* Bachelor's degree in a science - preferred
* 60 semester hours of college credit - preferred
* 3-5 years in a histology laboratory

EEO Statement

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to an employee's protected status, such as age, race, sex, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation.