Histology Technician I

ThedaCare • Appleton, WI

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Histology Technician I prepares tissue sections from surgical material for microscopic study and interpretation by a pathologist. The role prepares, stains, and distributes slides; maintains quality control and laboratory equipment; and assists pathologists with frozen section procedures while ensuring compliance with accrediting agency standards.

The position is based at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton, Wisconsin. It is a day-shift role with start times varying between 5:00 a.m. and 7:30 a.m., depending on the scheduled assignment, and a PM shift rotation approximately once every eight weeks. Weekend and holiday on-call rotations are required. The posting lists 32 hours a week and also specifies 40 scheduled weekly hours and 1.0 FTE.

Requirements

• Hold current Histotechnician (HT) certification issued by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC); or meet the stated academic-credit or associate-degree pathway, including 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) in biology and chemistry with credit in both, plus one year of acceptable full-time histopathology laboratory experience in the U.S., Canada, or an accredited laboratory within the last five years, and obtain ASCP BOC HT certification within one year of employment.
• Ability to move freely, including standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling, and to lift up to 25 pounds without assistance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure specimens are properly accessioned, labeled, and suitable for testing.
• Embed tissue into paraffin blocks.
• Cut tissue sections to the proper 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 all accrediting agency standards.

Benefits

• Continued opportunities for learning and development
• Accessible and transparent leadership
• Commitment to work/life balance
• Health coaches, relaxation rooms, health-focused apps, and mental health support
• Minimal or zero copays
• Team member cost-sharing premiums
• Daycare

What This Job Offers

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