Histology Technician - Per Diem

Newton-Wellesley Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Newton
2014 Washington Street (Show on map)
Jun 30, 2025
Responsible for preparing tissue specimens by treating with chemicals, slicing, and mounting on glass slides for microscopic examination and analysis. Does this position require Patient Care? No Essential Functions -Performs specimen collection, accessioning and logging routines. -Assists pathologists with tissue grossing procedures. -Processes, embeds, and sections tissues for slides. -Performs preventive maintenance and quality-control procedures such as oiling and cleaning microtomes according to schedule, recording temperatures on various instruments, changing the processor according to procedure, and changing staining solutions. -Ensures aseptic techniques and observes health safety protocols during the cleanup procedure to minimize risks to self and co-workers. -Observes hospital and laboratory policies and safety practices and maintains a safe, clean, and prepared work area. Education High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Graduate Certificate Histology preferred Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Experience Clinical or Histology experience 0-1 year preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Must possess fundamental knowledge of basic histotechnique to include fixation, decalcifications, processing, embedding, routine and special stains and frozen sections. - Must be able to perform certain special stains (i.e. Oil Red O). - Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills. - Participates in relevant continuing education programs. Physical Requirements Standing N/A = (0%) Walking N/A = (0%) Sitting N/A = (0%) Lifting N/A = (0%) Carrying N/A = (0%) Pushing N/A = (0%) Pulling N/A = (0%) Climbing N/A = (0%) Balancing N/A = (0%) Stooping N/A = (0%) Kneeling N/A = (0%) Crouching N/A = (0%) Crawling N/A = (0%) Reaching N/A = (0%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) N/A = (0%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) N/A = (0%) Feeling N/A = (0%) Foot Use N/A = (0%) Vision - Far N/A = (0%) Vision - Near N/A = (0%) Talking N/A = (0%) Hearing N/A = (0%) Newton-Wellesley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.