Histology Technologist or Technician
Sonic Healthcare USA, Anatomic Pathology · Portland, OR · 1 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time
Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities
- Perform a vital part of the patient care process through embedding, cutting via microtome, and preparing slides with routine H&E, immunohistochemical and special staining procedures.
- Recognize when troubleshooting is needed for processing, embedding, cutting, staining.
- Document scheduled instrument maintenance.
- Work in a fast-paced laboratory environment with biological and chemical hazards.
- Champion safety, compliance, and quality control.
Position Qualifications
- 6 months of histology laboratory experience (embedding, cutting, etc.)
- HT/HTL certification or graduation from a school of Histotechnology may be accepted in lieu of experience requirement.
- Strong reading, writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to safely operate general laboratory equipment.
Bonus Points
- ASCP HT/HTL certification.
- Graduate from a school of Histotechnology accredited by CAHEA/NAACLS.
- Documented special stain and immunohistochemistry experience.
Benefits
- Free lab services for you and your dependents.
- Work-life balance, including Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.
- Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Help saving for retirement, with a 401(k) plus a company match.
Pay
Not specified
Schedule
Full Time: Benefit Eligible
Hours: 4:30 am to 1:00 pm
Days: Monday - Friday; rotating paid on-call for Friday evenings/Saturday mornings.
Qualifications
- 6 months of histology laboratory experience (embedding, cutting, etc.).
- HT/HTL certification or graduation from a school of Histotechnology may be accepted in lieu of experience requirement.
- Strong reading, writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to safely operate general laboratory equipment.