15 Jan
Electron Microscopy Technologist I/II/or III
Texas, Texasmedicalcenterhouston 00000 Texasmedicalcenterhouston USA

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Electron Microscopy Technologist I/II/or IIITexas Medical Center-Houston, TexasHotAllied HealthMcGovern Medical School at UTHealthRequisition #: 20000037Position Summary:Participates in the day-to-day operations of the laboratory with regard to Electron Microscopy specimen processing. Provides quality preparation of diagnostic biopsies for clinical electron microscopy examination according to departmental procedures utilizing a specialized skill set and knowledge. Supports continuous improvement of laboratory services ensuring timely and high quality results for ultrastructural pathological diagnosis.Position Key Accountabilities:POSITION KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Performs supportive duties, providing direction to wide range of clinical staff to assure efficient, high quality test results; instructs physicians and nurses in proper collection of procedures for specimens and correct handling of request forms.

Processes and embeds patient biopsies received for electron microscopy.

Performs ultramicrotomy to prepare semi-thin sections on a wide range of specimens: kidney, nerve, muscle, skin, blood, tumors, etc.

Prepares ultra-thin sections for ultrastructural screening by EM staff.

Complies with all departmental SOPs and adheres to all rules and protocols

Performs daily QC on all patient biopsy slides and grids

Performs basic troubleshooting of errors associated with instrument failures

Utilizing SOP, prepares and performs QC of various solutions and reagents assuring laboratory is well stocked at all times ensuring quality Electron Microscopy Testing.

Identifies any problems that may adversely affect performance of ultrastructural results and immediately notifies management team

Maintains a secure proper filing system for all logs, records, digital images, semi-thins, and ultrathins.

Helps maintain gross tissue storage area and assists in discarding tissue per established policy.

Maintains laboratory in a clean, functional state, as well as cleaning or performing scheduled equipment and instrument /calibration / certifications, as required

Responds to emergency situations

Performs other duties as assigned

Certification/Skills:American Society of Clinical Pathologists HT (ASCP) certification preferred.Minimum Education:Bachelor’s degree in biology or chemistry.Minimum Experience:For Electron Microscopy Technologist IOne (1) year of laboratory experience. Experience in clinically based laboratory preferred.For Electron Microscopy Technologist IIThree (3) years of related experienceFor Electron Microscopy Technologist IIIFive (5) years of related experiencePathology Histotechnologist with HTL certification are encouraged to applyPhysical Requirements:Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.Security Sensitive:This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215If you are looking for a great healthcare career in Houston, visithttp://go.uth.edu/careers!University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)Established in 1972 by The University of Texas System Board of Regents, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) is Houston’s Health University and Texas’ resource for health care education, innovation, scientific discovery and excellence in patient care. The most comprehensive academic health center in the UT System and the U.S. Gulf Coast region, UTHealth is home to schools of biomedical informatics, biomedical sciences, dentistry, nursing and public health and the John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Medical School. UTHealth includes The University of Texas Harris County Psychiatric Center, as well as the growing clinical practices UT Physicians, UT Dentists and UT Health Services. The university’s primary teaching hospitals are Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital and Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital.UTHealth BenefitsUTHealth offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. For more information on our benefits programs please refer to the UTHealth Office of Benefits Website.https://www.uth.edu/benefits/benefits-summary.htmEqual Employment Opportunity StatementUTHealth is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law or university policy. Reasonable accommodation, based on disability or religious observances, will be considered in accordance with applicable law and UTHealth policy. The University maintains affirmative action programs with respect to women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and eligible veterans in accordance with applicable law.

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