Histology Technician

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Under limited supervision, performs routine techniques on surgical, autopsy, research, and neuropathology tissue according to standardized procedures.
• Operates and maintains laboratory instruments and equipment required for analysis.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Cuts surgical, autopsy, research, and neuropathology tissue using a rotary microtome.
• Embeds surgical, autopsy, research, and neuropathology tissue.
• Stains, coverslips, and labels tissue specimens.
• Performs special stains under supervision according to standardized procedures.
• Maintains laboratory equipment and instruments.
• May assist in onboarding and training staff.
• Mixes and maintains solutions, including stains and special fixatives.
• Maintains and records QC, CAP, QA, instrument function, and maintenance records.
• Maintains inventory of reagents and supplies.
• Adheres to Standard Work procedures and reports deviations.
• Participates in data collection and quality improvement initiatives.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education:

• Associate’s Degree with coursework in Anatomy, Biology, and/or Chemistry.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Chemistry, Microbiology, or Biology.
• High School Diploma or GED with two (2) years of relevant laboratory experience (work, academic, or volunteer).
• Completion of NAACLS-accredited HT or HTL program.
• Note: Coursework completed outside the U.S. must be verified by a NACES-approved credential evaluation service.

Preferred Certification:

• HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP)

Experience:

• Minimum 1 year of experience required

Physical Demands:

• Near vision acuity (clear vision at 20 inches or less).
• Depth perception.
• Ability to adjust vision (accommodation).
• Color vision differentiation.

Interview Process:

• 30-minute MS Teams interview.

Schedule Hours per Week: 40.00
Schedule Hours per Day: 8.00
Schedule Days per Week: 5.00