Histotechnician

About the role

Under general supervision and according to policies and procedures, perform routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologist(s).

Responsibilities

• Process paperwork associated with accessioning and reporting.
• Ensure proper tissue processing.
• Perform embedding and microtomy for select specimen types as defined by Histology Manager/Supervisor.
• Prepare slides for routine Hematoxylin and Eosin staining.
• Perform coverslipping of stained slides either manually or automated.
• Perform special stains under approval of/at discretion of Histology Manager/Supervisor.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of non-complex equipment.
• Perform filing of finished blocks and slides.
• Adhere to laboratory's quality control policies, and document all quality control activities.
• Ensure all corporate safety, quality control, and quality assurance standards are met.
• Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA, and CAP regulations.
• Maintain a clean and well-organized work area.
• Other duties, as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• A.A. or A.S. degree and one year of experience within the last 10 years, OR
• H.S. education or equivalent and 5 years full-time acceptable experience as a Histotechnician
• HT (ASCP) or ASCP eligible, OR five years of full-time experience in the last 10 years

Benefits

• Healthcare Insurance: Eligible employees and their dependents receive healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full-time employment. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
• Dental Insurance: Eligible employees and their dependents receive a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full-time employment.
• Vision Insurance: Eligible employees receive vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full-time employment.
• 401(k) Plan: Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first of the month following at least 1 calendar year after employment begins.

Schedule

6:00 AM – 2:30 PM