Histotechnologist II Job - Date: Jan 3, 2019 Location: - Additional Locations: Purpose and Passion Comprehensive Benefits Life-Work Integration Community Career Growth At Boston Scientific, you will find a collaborative culture driven by a passion for innovation that keeps us connected on the most essential level. With determination, imagination and a deep caring for human life, were solving some of the most important healthcare industry challenges. Together, were one global team committed to making a difference in peoples lives around the world. This is a place where you can find a career with meaningful purposeimproving lives through your lifes work. About the role: This position is tasked with the preparation of microscope slides to enable the pathologist to render a quality diagnosis. Your responsibilities include: - Accession surgical pathology specimens into the Laboratory Information System (LIS) - Properly label Specimens components (jars, cassettes, slides, etc.) in accordance to laboratory procedures. - Embed formalin fixed tissues in accordance to the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) tissue orientation protocols - Perform microtomy of formalin fixed paraffin embedded (FFPE) in accordance to SOP protocols. - Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of instruments and document findings - Maintains a clean working environment - Maintains working inventory required for tissue sectioning of FFPE blocks - Prepare reagents, including stains solutions, graded alcohols and bulk reagents according to proper specifications - Perform more complex procedures for processing and staining tissues, including special stains (SS), immunohistochemistry (IHC), and other special projects as assigned - Print slides using the slide printer Ensure that all stained slides are distributed to pathologists in an efficient and timely manner - Perform and document all equipment quality control and preventive maintenance - Support Histology Management by communication supply needs. Document receipt of supplies and the date reagents are put in use - Practice good documentation practice - Maintain filing systems to include specimen, FFPE tissue blocks, prepared slides and related documents - Enforce proper chemical and biological hygiene practices to ensure a safe and compliant working environment - Perform chemical hazardous waste disposal in accordance to regulatory guidelines - Assist in duties as deemed necessary by the Histology Supervisor, Pathology Manager, or Medical Director - Quality Assurance: Complies with quality control policies and SOPs to ensure all aspects of laboratory operation are performed in accordance with accepted standards and applicable laws for clinical laboratories - Other duties as assigned What were looking for: Basic Qualifications - Ability to travel via automobile and/or airplane. - Ability to view video display terminals <18 away from face for up to 4 hours/day. - Ability to operate a computer keyboard - Ability to sit for up to 4 hours at a time. - Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. - Ability to multi-task well. - Attention to detail in dealing with multiple minute specimens. Experience & Education - AA, AS or BS degree from a regionally accredited college/university, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience required - Must satisfy CLIA regulations to perform high complexity testing - HT(ASCP) certification is required within 18 months of beginning employment in the state of Georgia Preferred Qualifications - HTL(ASCP) certification preferred. Safe Work Practices - The laboratory environment has an inherent risk of exposure to blood-bourne pathogens, and other pathogens such as TB, along with the risks associated with hazardous chemical exposure.All safety policies and procedures must be observed to minimize these risks. - Identifies and reports current or potential unsafe/unhealthy practices and conditions to the appropriate Supervisor. - Complies with, and participates in, all quality control and quality assurance policies, procedures, and regulations. - Reports all accidents, near accidents, injuries, work-related illnesses, special occurrences, and other emergencies in which the employee is involved to the appropriate Supervisor About us As a global medical technology leader for more than 35 years, our mission at Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) is to transform lives through innovative medical solutions that improve the health of patients. If youre looking to truly make a difference to people both around the world and around the corner, theres no better place to make it happen. Boston Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer Requisition ID: 441417