Histology Technician I - PM or Nights

ThedaCare•Appleton, WI

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Histology Technician I prepares tissue sections from surgical material for microscopic study and interpretation by the pathologist. The role prepares and processes specimens, performs routine and special staining procedures, supports pathologists during frozen section procedures, and maintains quality and compliance standards. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, with a choice of PM shift (12:00 PM–8:00 PM) or night shift (10:00 PM–6:00 AM), based on candidate preference. No weekends or on-call coverage are required. The posting lists 32 hours per week and also lists 40 scheduled weekly hours and an FTE of 1.

Requirements

Meet one of the stated education and qualification pathways: current Histotechnician (HT) certification issued by the ASCP Board of Certification; 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of academic credit from a regionally accredited college or university, including 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) combining biology and chemistry with credit in both; or an associate degree from a regionally accredited college or university, with 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) combining biology and chemistry with credit in both, which may be earned within or in addition to the degree.
Have one year of full-time acceptable histopathology laboratory experience in a clinical, veterinary, industry, or research laboratory in the U.S., Canada, or an accredited laboratory within the last five years, and obtain ASCP BOC Histotechnician (HT) certification within one year of employment, as specified in the posting.
Be able to move freely, including standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling, and lift up to 25 pounds without assistance.

Responsibilities

Ensure specimens are properly accessioned, labeled, and suitable for testing.
Embed tissue into paraffin blocks.
Cut quality tissue sections to the appropriate thickness for the tissue type and place samples on glass slides.
Perform routine and special stains, immunohistochemistry, cover slipping, verification, and distribution of slides.
Perform and document quality control, evaluate results, and take corrective action under the guidance of a team leader or supervisor.
Perform and document cleaning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of instruments and equipment.
Assist pathologists during frozen section procedures.
Ensure compliance with accrediting agency standards.