Histology Technician - Mohs Surgery

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mohs Surgery department is seeking a Histology Technician to prepare tissue specimens for histology analysis and pathologist review. The role includes grossing and embedding specimens, processing and tracking blocks and slides, following laboratory safety procedures, participating in quality assurance and quality control, evaluating equipment and procedures, preparing reagents and solutions, and maintaining laboratory equipment. The technician may also train new laboratory personnel. The primary work location is the Medical Center. The position requires onsite presence and travel to the West Houston or The Woodlands location at least once per month as business needs require. Shift options are 7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. (10-hour shift) and 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (8-hour shift). The salary range is $57,500–$86,500, with a midpoint of $72,000. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers medical and dental benefits, paid time off, retirement benefits, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition. The position may require routine reviews and screening to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure; satisfying and maintaining applicable requirements is a condition of hire and continued employment.

Requirements

Three years of Histology Technician experience is listed as required.
An associate’s degree plus one year of histopathology experience within the last ten years under the supervision of a qualifying pathologist or appropriately certified medical scientist is an alternative experience pathway.
Successful completion of a NAACLS-accredited Histotechnician program is an alternative pathway for which no experience is required.
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Onsite presence is required.
Must be willing to travel to the West Houston or The Woodlands location at least once per month as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS)-accredited Histotechnician program or an associate’s degree.
Histology Technician (HT) or Histology Technologist (HTL) registration with the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).

Responsibilities

Prepare histology materials for pathologist review using established departmental procedures and high-quality technical skills.
Produce histology materials at or above productivity standards.
Assist in training new laboratory personnel.
Identify, sort, and label blocks and slides as part of specimen processing.
Use the laboratory informatics system to document workflow and track and identify specimens.
Perform laboratory duties according to established safety guidelines.
Review patient material as part of section quality assurance and participate in laboratory quality control processes.
Evaluate new equipment, procedures, and techniques and participate in their implementation.
Prepare reagents and solutions.
Maintain and clean laboratory equipment.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.