Histotechnician - 3rd Shift
Clinical Pathology Laboratories · Austin, TX · 2 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities
- Perform and document scheduled preventative maintenance
- Recognize when troubleshooting is needed for processing, embedding, cutting, staining
- Work in a fast-paced laboratory environment with biological and chemical hazards
- Champion safety, compliance, and quality control
Position Qualifications
- Minimum requirements: Graduation from a school of Histotechnology accredited by CAHEA/NAACLS AND HT (ASCP)
- At least 1 year of laboratory training or experience performing high complexity testing
- Certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathologists or equivalent
- Strong reading, writing, and analytical skills
- Ability to operate general laboratory equipment, including but not limited to: telephones, computers, automated analyzers, centrifuges, microscopes, manual and automated pipettes, and audible alarms
Bonus Points
- 2+ years of laboratory training or experience in a high volume laboratory with documented special stain and immunohistochemistry experience
Qualifications
- Minimum education: Graduation from a school of Histotechnology accredited by CAHEA/NAACLS AND HT (ASCP)
- Experience: At least 1 year of laboratory training or experience performing high complexity testing
- Professional certification: Certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathologists or equivalent
- Skills: Strong reading, writing, and analytical skills; ability to operate general laboratory equipment
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
- A sense of belonging – we’re a community!
Pay and Schedule
- Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
- Work Shift: 3rd Shift (United States of America)
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Retirement savings plan
- Flexible work schedule
- Comprehensive training and development programs
- Employee assistance program
- Employee recognition and rewards
- Professional development opportunities
Skills
- Problem-solving instincts
- Patient care focus
- Technical training for delivering quality results
- Confidentiality and compliance knowledge
- Operational proficiency with laboratory equipment
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
- A sense of belonging – we’re a community!
Company Information
- Mission: Advance the health and wellbeing of our communities as a leader in clinical laboratory solutions
- Quality: Quality is in our DNA
- Equal Opportunity Employer: Sonic Healthcare USA is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace for all employees.
Privacy and Security
- Routine access to Protected Health Information (PHI)
- Training on reasonable safeguards
- Expectation of strict confidentiality
- Abide by all applicable privacy and security standards
- Access PHI only when required to fulfill job duties