Histology Tech

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • El Paso, TX

13h • Onsite

About The Position

The Histotechnologist will perform the various tasks required for receiving, processing, and preparing patient tissue specimens for microscopic examination and analysis by the Pathologist. This may include logging, batching, and cutting, mounting, and staining procedures. Tissue specimens received from surgical, diagnostic, or autopsy cases are sorted, logged, and prioritized according to the standards required. Will provide supervision and technical direction to Histology Technician.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in histology or related science
• 0 to 1 year Histotechnologist experience
• Registered Histotechnologist (ASCP or equivalent) or be eligible for such registration within 1 year of hire

Responsibilities

• Prepares microscopic tissue slides for diagnostic/research purposes
• performs tissue stains to assist in diagnosis
• handles specimen accessioning
• maintains laboratory and equipment
• may be involved in supervision of the daily operations of the department
• supervising staff
• assisting in selection of personnel
• making recommendations on hiring, firing and discipline
• Reviews quality control
• performs operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of histology instruments and equipment

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program
• Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level