Histotechnologist

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Histotechnologist, you will perform complex histological clinical laboratory procedures on patient specimens under the direction of the Histotechnologist Lead, Medical Director, and Director of Laboratory Services. Your responsibilities include accurately processing, analyzing, and reporting all ordered tests in a timely manner for patient diagnosis and treatment. This involves equipment calibration, meticulous documentation, organizing your workload, maintaining professional and safe conduct, and fostering positive relationships with staff, departments, physicians, and peers.

Essential Functions:

• Receives, accesses as required, and prepares tissues and other biological materials using accepted histological techniques.
• Performs proper labeling, fixation, embedding, microtomy, staining, and coverslipping.
• Prepares and evaluates stains, reagents, and solutions necessary for slide preparation following established policies and procedures.
• Absess and make decisions for proper handling and processing of specimens with minimal or no guidance.
• Evaluates complex and difficult samples to determine suitable methods of preparation and staining.
• Maintain technical aspects of the department, and participate in the Performance Improvement program.

Job Requirements

Required Education and Experience:

• Opt 1: Bachelor Degree with a combination of 30 semester hrs of biology and chemistry (must include both), AND successful completion of an accredited Histotechnology program.
• Opt 2: Bachelor Degree with a combination of 30 semester hrs of biology and chemistry (must include both), AND one year full time acceptable experience in a histopathology laboratory within the last 5 years including fixation, embedding, microtomy, processing and staining.

Preferred Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor degree and successful completion of an accredited Histotechnology program, AND/OR Histotechnology certification, HTL, by American Society of Clinical Pathology.

Where You'll Work

St. Luke’s Health-Memorial paves the way for quality, innovative health care in East Texas and provides more than a quarter of a million patient services each year. With hospitals in Lufkin, Livingston, and San Augustine, St. Luke’s Health-Memorial provides millions of dollars in charity care and community support each year.

Pay Range

$26.06 - $38.76 /hour