Continuum Medical Staffing is seeking a travel Histology Technologist for a travel job in Janesville, Wisconsin.
'..Prepares histologic slides and tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by Pathologist. Work at other Mercy facilities performing the same functions, as required. Work alternate shifts, weekends and holidays as needed to adequately provide services. Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Utilize the Information System to receive samples, order tests, answer questions from nurses and physicians, document quality control activities and produce reports required to perform job tasks.
Confirms accuracy of patient sample identification prior to performing processes; evaluates specimen quality and identifies when unacceptable. Documents information concerning quality of specimen.
Prepares sections of human tissue for immediate examination, using rapid tissue processing and frozen section technique to freeze, cut, mount and stain tissue specimens received from surgery.
Operates tissue processing equipment to fix, dehydrate, and infiltrate with wax, tissue specimens to be preserved for study by Pathologist.
Performs tissue sectioning using microtome, prepares slides, stains and coverslips.
Performs special and immunohistochemical stains and procedures as necessary.
Performs gross examination on designated specimens using canned comments under the direction of a Pathologist.
Maintains filing system and records for slides, blocks and tissues.
Performs daily preventative maintenance of equipment.'
Continuum Medical Staffing is a boutique national staffing firm with a big
purpose. Our mission and passion is to cultivate talent in the healthcare field
and connect exceptional talent with meaningful and rewarding employment
opportunities. We help our elite candidates achieve their career goals through
personal attention and ongoing support by taking a consultative approach
delivering innovative solutions that meet your individual needs. Our clients
trust us to develop long-term relationships and continually send them highly
qualified talent who exceed their expectations.
Continuum Medical Staffing employs and places healthcare professionals
such as Senior Leader Management, Physicians, Physician Assistants,
Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Therapists (PT, OT, SLP), Interim Leadership,
Heath Information Managers, Medical Coders and more. Continuum has over
30 years of staffing experience and is recognized as an exceptional leader in
the industry. Continuum provides travel / contract assignments, temp to hire
placements, or direct hire permanent placements throughout our great nation.