Histology Technician – Surgical Pathology
About The Position
The Histology Technician – Surgical Pathology prepares tissue samples for microscopic examination by grossing and dissecting biopsy specimens, embedding tissue in paraffin wax, performing microtomy, and applying staining techniques to tissue on glass slides. The role also involves basic instrument maintenance, including monitoring temperatures and reagents, managing supply inventory, and conducting quality control to review and evaluate test or instrument performance. The technician interacts daily with pathologists, residents, and intradepartmental and interdepartmental staff. The position is 100% FTE, with a stated Monday through Friday schedule of 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM and rotating weekends and holidays. Hours may vary based on departmental operational needs. The posting also describes the role as an evening/night shift position and notes that applicable compensation components may include evening and night shift differential, weekend differential, and on-call pay. The position may be eligible for a $4,000 sign-on bonus.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology, or equivalent education and training: 60 semester hours including either 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses or 24 semester hours of science courses.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or a chemical, physical, or biological science.
- Previous laboratory experience.
- Histotechnician/Histotechnologist certification through the American Society for Clinical Pathology or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Prepare tissue samples for microscopic examination by grossing and dissecting biopsy specimens, embedding tissue in paraffin wax, performing microtomy, and applying staining techniques to tissue on glass slides.
- Perform basic instrument maintenance, including temperature and reagent monitoring.
- Manage supply inventory.
- Perform quality control to review and evaluate test or instrument performance.
- Interact with pathologists, residents, and intradepartmental and interdepartmental staff.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plans
- Two-week paid parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Employee wellbeing resources supporting emotional, financial, and physical well-being
- Tuition benefits for coursework associated with career advancement
- Referral bonus for referring applicants to open, posted positions
- Potential $4,000 sign-on bonus
- Evening and night shift differential
- Weekend differential
- On-call pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
