Histology Tech - (HT/HTL)

Advocate Health • Menomonee Falls, WI

1d • $27 - $40

About The Position

The Histology Tech ensures tissue specimens are properly accessioned, labeled, and suitable for testing. The role prepares tissue sections, embeds tissue in paraffin, processes tissue for preservation, and performs routine and special stains, immunohistochemistry, cover slipping, verification, and slide distribution. The technician maintains filing systems for paraffin blocks, slides, and wet tissue, and manages daily workflow for recuts, special stains, immunohistochemistry, control slides, and send-outs according to established protocols.

The position performs and documents quality control, evaluates results, and takes corrective action with guidance from key operators, technical specialists, or a supervisor. It also involves cleaning, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing instruments and equipment; assisting pathologists during frozen section procedures; ensuring compliance with accrediting agency standards; and supporting pathologists, externs, and other team members.

This is a full-time position with 30 hours per week. The schedule is Monday through Wednesday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Thursday hours vary (four hours with Dr. Mai); and Friday hours vary (six to eight hours with Dr. Rebella). The listed pay range is $26.55–$39.85. The work involves sitting and standing for most of the day, walking, lifting, squatting, bending, and twisting. The technician may be exposed to hazardous agents and human blood, body fluids, and tissue, and must wear appropriate protective equipment. Travel may be required.

Requirements

• Histotechnician (HT) certification issued by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC).
• Advanced training beyond high school, including completion of an accredited or approved program in Biology or a related field.
• No experience required.
• Knowledge of human anatomy.
• Detail orientation and good organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to safely handle sharp instruments.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Problem-solving ability.
• Good manual dexterity.
• Ability to handle stressful situations calmly and professionally.
• Ability to wear appropriate lab coat, gloves, gowns, and eye and face protection as needed.
• Ability to perform the physical activities of the role, including sitting, standing, walking, lifting, squatting, bending, and twisting; frequent lifting up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Accession and label specimens and ensure they are suitable for testing.
• Cut tissue sections of the appropriate quality and thickness and place them on glass slides.
• Embed tissue into paraffin blocks and maintain filing systems for paraffin blocks, slides, and wet tissue.
• Process tissue to ensure preservation and paraffin infiltration.
• Perform routine and special stains, immunohistochemistry, cover slipping, verification, and slide distribution.
• Retrieve and print computer logs.
• Manage daily workflow for recuts, special stains, immunohistochemistry, control slides, and send-outs according to established protocols.
• Perform and document quality control, evaluate results, and take corrective action with guidance from designated personnel.
• Perform and document cleaning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of instruments and equipment.
• Assist pathologists during frozen section procedures.
• Ensure compliance with accrediting agency standards.
• Provide assistance to pathologists, externs, and other team members.
• Operate equipment necessary to perform the job.

Benefits

• Paid time off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Career development programs.
• Well-being programs.
• Potential premium pay, incentive pay for select positions, and annual performance-based increases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree