Histology Technician II Inpatient
About The Position
The Histology Technician II supports inpatient laboratory services and diagnostic pathology workflows by performing high-complexity tissue processing and related histology work. In a high-volume environment, the technician performs tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, and specialized staining, including immunohistochemistry, to help provide accurate diagnostic results. The role also assists with frozen sections for rapid intraoperative diagnostics, maintains accurate specimen identification and tracking, and keeps archives organized. The technician operates and troubleshoots advanced histology equipment and collaborates with pathologists and laboratory teams to support timely turnaround of results. This position contributes to community healthcare by supporting critical diagnostic services and laboratory operations.
Requirements
- Associate or bachelor's degree, with a minimum of 12 credits in biology or chemistry.
- One year of full-time histology experience, such as tissue processing, microtomy, or staining (preferred).
Nice To Haves
- HT or HTL certification (preferred).
- One year of full-time histology experience, such as tissue processing, microtomy, or staining (preferred).
Responsibilities
- Perform tissue processing, embedding, and microtomy.
- Perform specialized staining, including immunohistochemistry.
- Assist with frozen sections for rapid intraoperative diagnostics.
- Ensure precise specimen identification and tracking.
- Maintain organized archives.
- Operate and troubleshoot advanced histology equipment.
- Collaborate with pathologists and laboratory teams to support timely turnaround of results.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
