Highlights
Position Overview: The Histo Technologist I will perform skilled and accurate cutting on patient specimens under supervision, interact with sending sites and ordering physicians, perform quality control and specimen-related checks, and comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laboratory requirements. ASCP Board of Certification, to include Histotechnician (HT) American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), or Histotechnologist (HTL) ASCP.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Redwood City, CA |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $45.30 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 5,000 to 9,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 2002 |
| Website | http://www.talentburst.com/ |
Description
Medical Technologist II
Redwood City CA 94063
Shift Schedule is: Tuesday - Friday: 3:00PM to 11:30PM Saturday - 12:00PM - 8:30PM Initial Training (Until signed off): M-F 3:00PM-11:30PM
Duration: 12+ Months Contract
Position Overview:
Minimum Qualifications:
Associate Degree. 2 years of experience in a histology laboratory with competency in microtomy/cutting, embedding, and routine staining. Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation. Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor s Degree in Biological Sciences or Life Sciences field. ASCP Board of Certification, to include Histotechnician (HT) American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), or Histotechnologist (HTL) ASCP.
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Redwood City CA 94063
Shift Schedule is: Tuesday - Friday: 3:00PM to 11:30PM Saturday - 12:00PM - 8:30PM Initial Training (Until signed off): M-F 3:00PM-11:30PM
Duration: 12+ Months Contract
Position Overview:
- The Histo Technologist I will perform skilled and accurate cutting on patient specimens under supervision, interact with sending sites and ordering physicians, perform quality control and specimen-related checks, and comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laboratory requirements.
- Essential Duties Include, but are not limited to, the following: Maintain stringent standards for quality to identify any issues that might adversely impact the quality of test results and/or employee safety.
- Communicate issues to the appropriate management representatives to ensure prompt resolution, as needed. Perform routine and non-routine activities involved in histology, to include sectioning and hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining under supervision.
- Perform macro-dissection of samples under supervision. Monitor and process workflow queues.
- Prepare reagents, solutions, and controls. Perform and document equipment maintenance and calibration. Assist in sample returns, as needed. Interact with internal pathologists, internal associates, and external customers in accordance with Exact Sciences standard operating procedures (SOP s) to ensure specimens are processed in a timely manner with high quality. Process specimens for research and development sponsored studies.
- Assist in the identification of opportunities for process improvements for Exact Sciences histopathology. Assist in workflow, protocol, and related SOP development.
- Assist in equipment specification, installation, and maintenance. Provide guidance and training to research and development (R&D) staff relating to histopathology.
- Provide summary reports on process metrics, as needed. Contribute to corporate strategy for inspection preparation or additional regulatory approval relating to Exact Sciences histopathology.
- Assist in running projects for development of Exact Sciences histopathology around new product services and processes.
- Participate in tactical development projects, as needed. Ability to integrate and apply feedback in a professional manner. Ability to prioritize and drive results with a high emphasis on quality. Apply strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment. Apply strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to maintain open communication with internal employees, managers, and customers, as needed.
- Ability to multi-task and be flexible with tasks and schedules. Strong computer skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
- Support and comply with the company s Quality Management System policies and procedures.
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance. Ability to act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization. Ability to work designated schedule.
- Ability to work overtime, as needed. Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 75% of a typical working day.
- Ability to work seated for approximately 75% of a typical working day. Ability to work standing for approximately 25% of a typical working day. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds for approximately 10% of a typical working day. Ability to grasp with both hands; pinch with thumb and forefinger; turn with hand/arm; reach above shoulder height.
- Ability to comply with any applicable personal protective equipment requirements. Ability to use various types of laboratory equipment, including microscopes, microtomes, blades, strainers, and pipettes for extended periods of time.
- May perform repetitious actions using lab tools. Ability to use near vision to view samples at close range.
- May be exposed to hazardous materials, tissue specimens, and instruments with moving parts, lasers, heating and freezing elements, and high-speed centrifugation.
- Ability and means to travel between Redwood City locations.
Minimum Qualifications:
Associate Degree. 2 years of experience in a histology laboratory with competency in microtomy/cutting, embedding, and routine staining. Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation. Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor s Degree in Biological Sciences or Life Sciences field. ASCP Board of Certification, to include Histotechnician (HT) American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), or Histotechnologist (HTL) ASCP.
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About Company
For over 20 years, TalentBurst Inc. has been an award-winning provider of cutting-edge Workforce Management Solutions. With a strong commitment to staying ahead in the tech landscape, we pioneer innovative approaches to talent acquisition. Our expertise spans Life Sciences, and Healthcare Staffing, Banking, Financial, IT, and Engineering, as well as Global Employer of Record (EOR), Agent of Record (AOR), State, Local Government and Education (SLED), and IC validation/compliance services. Additionally, our division, TalentProcure, leads the industry with offerings such as High Hazard Payroll, Managed Services, and Vendor on Premise (VOP) solutions.
Due to our prioritization of excellent standards, we are Joint Commission Certified and are a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) in the USA and Canada. Supporting over 130 Fortune 500 companies globally, we excel in navigating the landscape of talent acquisition. In a world of constant change, we embrace developing people-centric solutions that address the unique demands of our clients. Stay connected by visiting our website and following us on social media!