Electron Microscopy Technologist I (Path & Lab)
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- Basic knowledge of tissue preparation techniques and staining methods.
- Knowledge of various laboratory procedures and safety protocols.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.
- ASCP - American Society of Clinical Pathologist Histotechnologist (HTL) required or
- Histotechnologist (HTL) certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire
Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
- 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
- Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
- The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
- Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
- Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
- Free financial and legal counseling
- Free mental health counseling services
- Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
- Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
- Resources for child and elder care
- Plus many more!
Position Summary:
Participates in the day-to-day operations of the laboratory with regard to Electron Microscopy and provides quality preparation of diagnostic biopsies for clinical ultrastructural pathology examination according to departmental procedures utilizing a specialized skill set and knowledge. Supports continuous improvement of laboratory services ensuring timely and high-quality results rendering ultrastructural pathological diagnosis.
Position Key Accountabilities:
Essential Functions
- Processes and embeds patient biopsies received for ultrastructural pathology examination.
- Performs ultramicrotomy to prepare semi-thin sections on a wide range of human tissue specimens: renal, muscle, nerve, heart, fat pads, and skin, etc.
- Prepares ultra-thin sections for Electron Microscopy screening by laboratory staff.
- Performs daily QC on all patient biopsy slides and grids.
- Complies with all departmental SOPs and adheres to all rules and protocols.
- Utilizing SOP, prepares and performs QC of various solutions and reagents so that laboratory is well-stocked at all times ensuring quality ultrastructural pathology testing.
- Maintains a secure proper filing system for all logs, records, digital images, semi-thins, ultra-thins and specimen blocks.
- Maintains laboratory in a clean, functional state, and performs scheduled equipment and instrument calibration/certifications, as required. Performs basic troubleshooting if instrument failures. Helps maintain gross tissue storage area and assists in discarding tissue per established policy.
- Performs supportive duties, providing direction to a wide range of clinical staff to ensure efficient, high-quality test results: instructs physicians and nurses in procedures for proper specimen collection and correct handling of request forms.
- Identifies problems that may adversely affect performance of ultrastructural results and immediately notifies management team.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills:
- Basic knowledge of tissue preparation techniques and staining methods.
- Knowledge of various laboratory procedures and safety protocols.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.
- ASCP - American Society of Clinical Pathologist Histotechnologist (HTL) required or
- Histotechnologist (HTL) certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire
Minimum Education:
Bachelor's Degree In a related field requiredMinimum Experience:
1 year experience in a clinically based laboratory preferredPhysical Requirements:
Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.Security Sensitive:
Security Sensitive: This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
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University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)
Established in 1972 by The University of Texas System Board of Regents, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) is Houston’s Health University and Texas’ resource for health care education, innovation, scientific discovery and excellence in patient care. The most comprehensive academic health center in the UT System and the U.S. Gulf Coast region, UTHealth Houston is home to schools of biomedical informatics, biomedical sciences, dentistry, nursing and public health and the John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Medical School. UTHealth Houston includes The University of Texas Harris County Psychiatric Center, as well as the growing clinical practices UT Physicians, UT Dentists and UT Health Services. The university’s primary teaching hospitals are Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital and Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital.
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Work location is based on the needs of the department and may be adjusted.
