Histology Technician, Certified - Part-time, 24 hours, Wed, Thu, Fri, 3pm - 11:30pm +$5k sign-on bonus

Schedule

Part‑time, 24 hours per week – Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 3 pm – 11:30 pm. Includes a $5,000 sign‑on bonus.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with $500 matching contribution
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Company‑paid life insurance and long‑term disability (full‑time only)
• Voluntary short‑term disability insurance (full‑time only)
• Additional life insurance options
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Cancer Guardian
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Profit sharing
• Employee discounts
• And much more

Responsibilities

• Perform complex histology procedures using a variety of techniques
• Accession tissue specimens
• Receive and prepare tissue specimens
• Perform grossing and inking as required
• Prepare media, chemicals, reagents, and solutions
• Process tissue, embedding, microtomy/cutting, staining; use cryostat and freezing
• Label and prepare slides
• Perform quality control on completed slides
• Identify problems that may affect diagnosis and results (with oversight)
• Examine slides under the microscope to detect deviations and report abnormalities
• Preserve and store samples
• Clean and maintain instruments, equipment, and work areas
• Log, file, track, and store specimens and slides
• Maintain lab supplies inventory
• Maintain documentation in all CLIA‑required and lab‑preferred QA/QC logs
• Adhere to compliance and complete compliance training
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Associate’s degree required
• Completion of NAACLS histology training program required
• HT (ASCP) certification or completion of a Histology Technician training course, with eligibility to sit for the exam, required; certification must be obtained within one year of hire
• CLIA requirements to perform specified job duties preferred
• Minimum of 60 semester hours, including 24 hours in medical lab technology or equivalent combination, and three months documented lab training in high‑complexity testing
• 2+ years as a histology technician preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of standard concepts, practices, and procedures with strong understanding of anatomy and tissue pathology
• Detail‑oriented
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with diverse teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work under pressure in a fast‑paced environment
• High level of integrity, ethical judgment, and confidentiality when handling sensitive data
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; ability to learn new software quickly
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with staff, leadership, and the public
• Ability to use time productively and contribute to high levels of operational efficiency
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information

Physical Demands

• Communicate in an active multi‑office environment
• Operate office equipment such as telephone, computer, calculator, fax, copier
• Communicate via telephone
• Sit or stand for large portions of the workday