University of Mississippi Medical Center · 4 months ago
Histotechnologist -- Colony Park North Lab
Ridgeland, MS
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expUniversity of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking a Histotechnologist for their Colony Park North Lab. The role involves processing, embedding, cutting, and staining human tissue, while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
EducationHealth CareMedical
Responsibilities
Orients and embeds tissue in paraffin per standardized methods. Freezes, orients, embeds, and cuts fresh tissue
Uses microtome and/or cryostat to perform microtome on tissue specimens to exacting measures of acceptability. Files cassettes
Performs routine and special stains
Labels and distributes slides to pathologists. Files slides
Performs and documents equipment maintenance and quality control measures
Ensures compliance with safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards
The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time
Qualification
Required
Degree (Associate's or Bachelor's) with one (1) year of experience in histopathology
Ability to properly orient, embed, and cut tissue using microtome and cryostat
Understanding of tissue processing
Verbal and written communication skills
Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with team members
Computer and related software application skills
Ability to maintain accurate records
Company
University of Mississippi Medical Center
University of Mississippi Medical Center is a school in Jackson. It is a sub-organization of University of Mississippi.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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$37M2013-08-22Debt Financing· $37M
Leadership Team
Britt Crewse
Chief Executive Officer - Adult Hospitals
Dodie McElmurray
Chief Executive Officer- Community Hospitals
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