Histology Technician
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! Join our front line of #HealthcareHeroes! Our mission is to advance the health and wellbeing of our communities as a leader in clinical laboratory solutions. Quality is in our DNA -- is it in yours? In this role, you will: 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
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- 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.
- State licensure, if applicable.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Associates or Bachelors of Science degree and completion of histotechnology program 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
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
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
