Histology Technician - Mohs Surgery

About the role

The Mohs Surgery department is seeking a skilled Histology Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a Certified Histology Technician with an associate's degree and three years of experience as a Histology Technician. Primary work location is the Medical Center; however, candidates must be willing to travel to the West Houston or The Woodlands location at least once per month as business needs require. Onsite presence is required. The primary function of the Histology Technician is to conduct grossing and embedding of tissue specimens, ensuring precise preparation for histology analysis.

Responsibilities

• Prepares histology material for pathologist review
• Prepares histology material using established departmental procedures and demonstrating high-quality technical skills
• Produces histology materials at or above productivity standards
• Assists in training new laboratory personnel
• Assists with all aspects of specimen processing including identifying, sorting and labeling of blocks and slides
• Uses laboratory informatics system to document workflow, track and identify specimens
• Performs all laboratory duties following established safety guidelines
• Reviews patient material as part of section quality assurance and participates in laboratory quality control processes
• Evaluates new equipment, procedures and techniques and participates in implementation
• Prepares reagents and solutions
• Maintains and cleans laboratory equipment

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; preferred: successful completion of a NAACLS-accredited Histotechnician program or an associate's degree
• Certification: None required; preferred: Histology Technician (HT) or Histology Technologist (HTL) registration with the American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP)
• Experience: Three years of Histology Technician experience; with an associate's degree, one year of histopathology experience within the last ten years under supervision of a pathologist (certified by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic Pathology, or eligible) or an appropriately certified medical scientist; with successful completion of a NAACLS-accredited Histotechnician program, no experience is required
• Must satisfy and maintain security and integrity requirements for critical infrastructure as defined by Texas Business and Commerce Code Section 113.001(2)

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plans
• Tuition benefits
• Educ