What are the responsibilities and job description for the Augusta, ME / VA ICSP / Histology Technician position at Prime Physicians?
Job Title: Histology Technician
Location: Augusta, ME 04330
Duration: 1 Year or Full time (options for 26 weeks contract)
Start Date: April 2025
Shift Schedule: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Monday through Friday)
Qualification
Certifications: Histotechnician
Experience: Minimum of 2-years’ experience
Responsibilities
Location: Augusta, ME 04330
Duration: 1 Year or Full time (options for 26 weeks contract)
Start Date: April 2025
Shift Schedule: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Monday through Friday)
Qualification
Certifications: Histotechnician
Experience: Minimum of 2-years’ experience
Responsibilities
- Receive, label, and process tissue samples from surgeries, biopsies, and autopsies.
- Embed specimens in paraffin wax, cut thin sections using a microtome, and mount them on slides.
- Perform routine (H&E) and special stains to highlight tissue structures and abnormalities.
- Ensure high-quality slide preparation for pathologists’ review.
- Operate and maintain lab equipment, including microtomes, tissue processors, and staining machines.
- Follow laboratory protocols, safety regulations, and quality assurance procedures.
- Document procedures, maintain logs, and enter data into the laboratory information system (LIS).
