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Duly Health and Care · 3 months ago

Lead Histotechnologist

Lockport, Illinois

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$30.25/hr - $45.35/hr

1+ years exp

Duly Health and Care is a healthcare organization committed to providing comprehensive medical services. They are seeking a Lead Histotechnologist to perform various histology tasks including grossing human tissue, operating tissue processors, and maintaining laboratory equipment while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

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Responsibilities

Performs gross following established procedures

Performs tissue embedding following established procedures

Performs routine cutting of paraffin blocks on a rotary microtome

Prepares reagents following established procedures

Receives specimens, maintains documentation of workload volume, quality control data and all appropriate records as required by the department, company and various regulatory agencies

Maintains block files. Store specimens for future retrieval if necessary

Matches slides and reports to ensure correct information is reported

Stains, coverslips and labels slides (automated and manual). Performs special staining procedures offered in the histology laboratory (automated and manual)

Immunohistochemistry duties as required

Preparation for regulatory inspections

Researches, troubleshoots and resolves inquiries or problems within the laboratory and with any outside contractors

Assists less experienced employees in researching, resolving and documenting problems

Performs reagent QC on routinely used reagents. Runs parallel checks on reagents used on instruments for routine lab work. Troubleshoots reagent failures

Performs specimen QC to ensure specimen is appropriate and properly identified for each bench. Note and resolve all specimens not in compliance

Develops stain troubleshooting skills and develops assay trouble shooting skills. Records and determine causes for assay failure. Develops plans with manager(s) to rectify problems

Assists with other non-technical duties within the department as requested by team leader, project analyst or supervisor to meet immediate needs of department

Performs routine maintenance on laboratory equipment in designated area. This includes cleaning equipment, minor troubleshooting and reporting any irregularities in operation to manager(s)

Maintains appropriate records as required by department, company and various regulatory agencies

Gains knowledge of department operations and procedures

Adheres to the laboratory's safety policies

Wears proper PPE when handling and processing specimens and hazardous waste

Discards biohazard waste properly

Discards hazardous waste properly

Notifies supervisor, project analyst or team leader immediately of any lab accident or exposure incident

Maintains adequate stock of working supplies, notifies manager(s) of shortages

Helps with monthly inventory count

Participates in required Continuing Education activities

Adheres to lab policies and protocols

Shows a high level of respect for all lab personnel and other practice personnel

Attends all required meetings and represents laboratory in a professional manner

Qualification

Microtomy experienceHistology lab experienceDegreeSpecimen accessioningSpecial stainsAdministrative experienceSafety trainingPPE knowledgeBlood borne pathogensHazardous waste handling

Required

Microtomy experience required

Bachelor's Degree with 1-3 years of experience in Histology

Experience in a histology lab setting is required

Administrative experience: filing experience, maintain logs/records, use of computerized databases, verbal and written communications

Training

Safety

PPE

Blood borne pathogens

Hazardous waste

Safety equipment

Evacuation plan and route

Sharps

Procedure training checklists (as applicable). Instrument training is incorporated in individual procedure training checklists as applicable

Specimen accessioning

Specimen gross description

Embedding

Microtomy

Special stains

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance and medical coverage at 100% (after deductible) when utilizing a Duly provider.

Employer provided life and disability insurance.

$5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year.

Immediate 401(k) match.

40 hours paid volunteer time off.

A culture committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Social Impact.

12 weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members.