Histotechnologist

Labcorp is seeking a **Histotechnologist** to join our team at **Tufts Medical Center in Boston, MA**

**Work Schedule: per diem, as needed**

**Job Responsibilities**

+ Process human tissue and body fluid specimens in preparation for microscopic exam
+ Perform technical duties related to the production of histopathological slides of surgical specimens
+ Section the embedded tissue, using a microtome and mount the section properly on a microscope slide
+ Perform various immunohistochemical tests on formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue sections
+ Process mounted sections through routine and special staining procedures
+ Properly orient and embed surgical tissue specimens
+ Prepare the stains and reagents needed for special procedures
+ Report accurate and timely test results in order to deliver quality patient care
+ Operate and maintain manual and automated instruments
+ Perform and document equipment maintenance as needed
+ ...