Clinical Histology Technician- Day Shift

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Histology Technician supports laboratory processes that contribute to accurate cancer diagnoses. The role prepares histology materials using established procedures; assists with sorting, identifying, accessioning, and labeling specimens, tissue blocks, and slides; and uses laboratory information systems to document workflows and track specimens. The technician helps maintain specimen integrity and supports timely, high-quality diagnostic services. The position also contributes to daily laboratory quality and efficiency by preparing reagents and solutions, managing supply inventories, and cleaning and maintaining equipment. Duties include participating in quality assurance and quality control activities, reviewing patient materials as part of established quality processes, and assisting with evaluation and implementation of new equipment, procedures, and techniques. The technician may also assist in training new laboratory personnel and perform other duties as required. All laboratory work must follow established safety guidelines. This is an onsite role with a Tuesday–Saturday schedule. The listed shift options are 9:00 a.m.–6:00 a.m. or 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; the first option is reproduced as written in the posting. The listed salary range is $57,500 to $86,500, with a midpoint of $72,000. MD Anderson describes its benefits as including competitive pay, an annual merit increase program, annual incentive opportunities, an employer-funded pension contribution, medical, dental and vision coverage, paid time off, and professional growth and development opportunities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One of the following experience and education pathways is required: three years of Histology Technician experience with the required education; or one year of Histopathology experience within the last ten years under the supervision of a pathologist certified by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic Pathology (or eligible) or an appropriately certified medical scientist, with an associate's degree; or successful completion of a NAACLS-accredited Histotechnician program, with no experience required.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS)-accredited Histotechnician program.
Associate's degree.

Responsibilities

Prepare histology materials using established departmental procedures and demonstrate high-quality technical skills.
Perform laboratory duties in accordance with established safety guidelines.
Assist with specimen processing, including sorting, identifying, accessioning, and labeling specimens, tissue blocks, and slides.
Use the laboratory informatics system to document workflow and track and identify specimens.
Manage laboratory supply inventories and prepare reagents and solutions.
Clean and maintain laboratory equipment.
Review patient materials as part of the quality assurance section and participate in laboratory quality control processes.
Evaluate new equipment, procedures, and techniques and participate in their implementation.
Assist in training new laboratory personnel.
Perform other duties as required.