Histotechnologist 2 Clinical

VUMC (Vanderbilt University Medical Center)

Nashville, Tennessee, US
Tissue specimen preparation
Histo and immunocytochemistry
Instrument maintenance
The role involves preparing tissue specimens for microscopic examinations and performing specialized histo- and immunocyto-chemistry testing within the Department of Anatomic Pathology

Job Summary

  • The role involves preparing tissue specimens for microscopic examinations and performing specialized histo- and immunocyto-chemistry testing within the Department of Anatomic Pathology.
  • Employees are responsible for maintaining quality control data, troubleshooting processes, and managing high-volume workloads including stat requests.
  • The position requires training and providing direction to Histotechnologists and Histotechnicians while ensuring accurate gross identification of tissue in the operating room.

Matching Summary

The role involves preparing tissue specimens for microscopic examinations and performing specialized histo- and immunocyto-chemistry testing within the Department of Anatomic Pathology.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Tissue specimen preparation
  • Histo and immunocytochemistry
  • Instrument maintenance
  • Quality control data
  • Molecular testing processing

Nice-to-have

  • Troubleshooting processes
  • Training histotechnologists
  • High volume workload management
  • Stat request handling
  • Process improvement mindset

Key Requirements

  • ASCP Histotechnologist Certification
  • 1 year relevant work experience
  • Bachelor's degree required

Work Rights

Not specified

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