Histology Technician Trainee
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! In this role, you will perform a vital part of the patient care process through embedding and preparing slides for routine H & E and special stain procedures, perform and document 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, and champion safety, compliance, and quality control.
Requirements
- At minimum graduation from a school of Histotechnology accredited by CAHEA/NAACLS AND HT (ASCP)
- 1 year of laboratory training or experience performing high complexity testing
- Certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathologists or equivalent
- Strong reading, writing, and analytical skills
- Ability to operate general laboratory equipment, including but not limited to: telephones, computers, automated analyzers, centrifuges, microscopes, manual and automated pipettes, and audible alarms
Nice To Haves
- 2+ years of laboratory training or experience in a high volume laboratory with documented special stain and immunohistochemistry experience
Responsibilities
- Perform a vital part of the patient care process through embedding and preparing slides for routine H & E and special stain 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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
