Histology Technician Certified

About the role

The Certified Histology Technician plays a crucial role in the healthcare team and pathologists by preparing and analyzing tissue samples to provide timely and precise medical care to patients. Key responsibilities include receiving, accessioning, and preparing tissues and other biological materials, performing proper labeling, fixation, embedding, microtomy, staining, and coverslipping, and assisting pathologists within scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Receives, accessesions, and prepares tissues and other biological materials
• Performs proper labeling, fixation, embedding, microtomy, staining, and coverslipping, and sections and stains histological specimens for routine and special studies
• Prepares various stains, solutions, and other compounds following technical procedures
• Assists pathologists within scope of practice
• Follows laboratory inventory procedures and demonstrates competency operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining equipment
• Performs routine maintenance on equipment and instruments and contacts Biomedical Engineering or Manufacturer for assistance or repair as needed

Requirements

• Successful completion of an accredited Histotechnician or Histotechnologist program
• HS and 60 college/university semester hrs, with a combination of 12 hrs biology and chemistry AND one year full time acceptable experience in a histopathology laboratory within the last 5 years
• Associates degree with a combination of 12 hrs biology and chemistry (must include both) AND one year full time acceptable experience in a histopathology laboratory within the last 5 years
• Two or more years of experience in all areas of routine histology in lieu of academic credit/degree and/or certification

Qualifications

• A passion for histology
• Ability to multitask effectively with limited supervision
• Strict adherence to technical procedures for preparing various stains, solutions, and compounds

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Effective communication skills

Benefits

• $5,000 Sign On Bonus and up to $10,000 Education Loan Forgiveness

Pay

The posted compensation range of $28.67 - $42.64 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting.

Schedule

Overnight, with rotating Saturday morning

Category

Laboratory