Histology Technician - 3rd Shift

Sonic Healthcare USA•Greensboro, NC

13d•Onsite

About The Position

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Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required.
State licensure, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

Associates or Bachelors of Science degree and completion of histotechnology program preferred.
1-year of experience as a histotech or training in histologic technique is preferred but new graduates are welcome.
Certification as a histotechnician (HT) or histotechnologist (HTL) by American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) preferred.
2+ years of laboratory training or experience in a high volume laboratory with documented special stain and immunohistochemistry experience

Responsibilities

Prepares sections of human tissue for microscopic examination and patient diagnosis, using techniques to gross (dissect tissue), embed (orient specimen in paraffin block), section (cut thin sections of tissue), stain (enhance contrast of tissue and highlight specific features of interest with routine hematoxylin and eosin stains), and mount tissue (adhere tissue onto glass slides), from surgical procedures
Performs recuts and additional stains including special and immunohistochemistry stains, as requested by a Pathologist
Operates computerized laboratory equipment to fix, dehydrate, and infiltrate with wax, tissue specimens to be preserved for study by Pathologist
Dispose of hazardous chemical wastes per regulatory guidelines
Maintains strictest confidentiality