Histology Tech

Conifer Health Solutions • El Paso, TX

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About The Position

The Histotechnologist receives, processes, and prepares patient tissue specimens for microscopic examination and analysis by a Pathologist. Work may include logging, batching, cutting, mounting, and staining specimens. Tissue from surgical, diagnostic, or autopsy cases is sorted, logged, and prioritized according to applicable standards. The role provides supervision and technical direction to Histology Technicians.

The position prepares microscopic tissue slides for diagnostic or research purposes, performs tissue stains to assist with diagnosis, handles specimen accessioning, and maintains laboratory facilities and equipment. It may also involve supervising the department’s daily operations and staff, assisting with personnel selection, and making recommendations on hiring, firing, and discipline. The Histotechnologist reviews quality control and operates, maintains, and troubleshoots histology instruments and equipment.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Receive, process, and prepare patient tissue specimens for microscopic examination and Pathologist analysis.
• Log, batch, cut, mount, and stain specimens as needed.
• Sort, log, and prioritize tissue specimens from surgical, diagnostic, or autopsy cases according to required standards.
• Provide supervision and technical direction to Histology Technicians.
• Prepare microscopic tissue slides for diagnostic or research purposes and perform tissue stains to assist in diagnosis.
• Handle specimen accessioning and maintain the laboratory and equipment.
• May supervise daily departmental operations and staff, assist with personnel selection, and make recommendations on hiring, firing, and discipline.
• Review quality control and operate, maintain, and troubleshoot histology instruments and equipment.

What This Job Offers

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