What are the responsibilities and job description for the Histotechnologist position at Artivion Careers?
Company Overview:
Headquartered in suburban Atlanta, Georgia, Artivion, Inc. is a medical device company focused on developing simple, elegant solutions that address cardiac and vascular surgeons’ most difficult challenges in treating patients with aortic diseases. Artivion has over 1,600 employees worldwide with sales representation in over 100 countries. The Company has manufacturing facilities located in Atlanta, Georgia, Austin, Texas and Hechingen, Germany. Additionally, it has sales and distribution offices in various countries throughout Europe, Asia, and South America. For additional information about Artivion, visit our website, www.artivion.com.
Position Overview:
The Histotechnologist will perform histology services and provide support for the Artivion in-house pathology laboratory.
Responsibilities:
- Properly operate and maintain tissue processing equipment.
- Prepare microscopic slides by processing samples, embedding into paraffin, cutting blocks on microtome, and routine staining.
- Perform special histologic stains as requested.
- Manage pathology laboratory supply inventory.
- Prepare specimens for return shipment as required.
- Perform selected gross examinations as assigned.
- Assist with generating reports as requested.
- Perform other duties as requested by the pathologist or Medical Director.
- Must be available to work Monday - Friday, 7:00AM - 4:00PM.
Qualifications:
- General laboratory experience required.
- Two years' experience in histotechnology preferred.
- Skilled in routine and special histochemistry preferred.