Histology Technician/ Technologist
About The Position
We're not just a workplace - we're a Great Place to Work certified employer! Proudly certified as a Great Place to Work, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment. At Sonic Healthcare USA, we emphasize teamwork and innovation. Check out our job openings and advance your career with a company that values its team members! You put the pro in medical laboratory professional. You’ve got problem-solving instincts, a passion for patient care, and the technical training to deliver quality results. You’re also looking for great benefits, the support of an all-star team, and an opportunity to grow your career. Our mission is to advance the health and well-being of our communities as a leader in clinical laboratory solutions. Location: Salem, Oregon Hours: 5:30 am to 2:00 pm Days: Monday - Friday with an on-call rotation on Saturdays Full Time/Benefit Eligible In this role, you will: Perform a vital part of the patient care process through embedding, cutting via microtome, and preparing slides for routine H&E and special stain/immunohistochemical staining procedures. Performs and documents scheduled preventative maintenance. Recognize when troubleshooting is needed for processing, embedding, cutting, staining. Work in a fast-paced laboratory environment with biological and chemical hazards. Champion safety, compliance, and quality control. All you need is: 6 months of histology laboratory experience (embedding, cutting, etc.) HT/HTL certification or graduation from a school of Histotechnology may be accepted in lieu of experience requirement. Strong reading, writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Ability to safely operate general laboratory equipment. Bonus points if you’ve got: ASCP HT/HTL certification or a graduate from a school of Histotechnology accredited by CAHEA/NAACLS. Documented special stain and immunohistochemistry experience. We’ll give you: Appreciation for your work A feeling of satisfaction that you’ve helped people Opportunity to grow in your profession Free lab services for you and your dependents Work-life balance, including Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance Help saving for retirement, with a 401(k) plus a company match A sense of belonging – we’re a community! We also want you to know: This role will have routine access to Protected Health Information (PHI). Employees will be trained on reasonable safeguards and are expected to maintain strict confidentiality, as well as abide by all applicable privacy and security standards. Employees are expected only to access PHI when it is required to fulfill job duties. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Work Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America) Job Category: Laboratory Operations Company: Aurora Diagnostics LLC Sonic Healthcare USA is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. About Sonic Healthcare USA Sonic Healthcare USA is a subsidiary of Sonic Healthcare Limited, one of the world's largest medical diagnostic companies, providing laboratory services to medical practitioners, hospitals and community health services, with operations in eight countries, on three continents and providing care to over 100 million patients each year. Sonic Healthcare USA is a leading provider of state-of-the-art laboratory services and pathology practices throughout the USA with eight operating divisions and nearly eight thousand US- based employees, 330 Pathologists and serving over 30 million patients per year. Sonic Healthcare USA operates under a federated business model that emphasizes medical leadership and community-based testing services to provide outstanding quality and service to the doctors and patients that they serve. For more information, visit the Sonic Healthcare website at www.sonichealthcareusa.com.
Requirements
- 6 months of histology laboratory experience (embedding, cutting, etc.)
- HT/HTL certification or graduation from a school of Histotechnology may be accepted in lieu of experience requirement.
- Strong reading, writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to safely operate general laboratory equipment.
Nice To Haves
- ASCP HT/HTL certification or a graduate from a school of Histotechnology accredited by CAHEA/NAACLS.
- Documented special stain and immunohistochemistry experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform a vital part of the patient care process through embedding, cutting via microtome, and preparing slides for routine H&E and special stain/immunohistochemical staining procedures.
- Performs and documents scheduled preventative maintenance.
- Recognize when troubleshooting is needed for processing, embedding, cutting, staining.
- Work in a fast-paced laboratory environment with biological and chemical hazards.
- Champion safety, compliance, and quality control.
Benefits
- Appreciation for your work
- A feeling of satisfaction that you’ve helped people
- Opportunity to grow in your profession
- Free lab services for you and your dependents
- Work-life balance, including Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Help saving for retirement, with a 401(k) plus a company match
- A sense of belonging – we’re a community!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
