Histotechnologist

278631- Histotechnologist - Cleveland, OH -13 Weeks Contract

Sigma Healthcare team is currently looking for a Histotechnologist to work onsite.


Shift: Monday-Friday start between 4am and 8am as negotiated, 8-hour shifts

Requirements: Prepares histologic slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by Pathologist: Prepares sections of human or animal tissue for immediate examination, using rapid tissue processing and frozen section technique to freeze, cut, mount and stain tissue specimen received from surgery.
Operates computerized laboratory equipment to fix, dehydrate, and infiltrate with wax, tissue specimens to be preserved for study by Pathologist.
Prepares slides of specimens, using specified stain, to enhance visibility under microscope.
Examines slides under microscope to ensure tissue preparation meets laboratory requirements.
May study slides under microscope to detect deviations from norm and report abnormalities for further study.
May supervise activities of laboratory personnel and be known as Supervisor, Histology.
Experience: Minimum 2 years' experience Competent in the areas of embedding, microtomy,special stains, and immunohistochemistry.
Must have gross dictation experience Education/licensure/certification: Bachelor's Degree in the field of Laboratory Science or equivalent under the 1988Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) guidelines of high complexity testing.
State licensure, if applicable.
HTL (ASCP); experience in a high-volume hospital-based histology lab.
Use of microtones and stains