Histology Technologist or Technician

Sonic Healthcare USA•Portland, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Sonic Healthcare USA is a Great Place to Work certified employer dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment that emphasizes teamwork and innovation. We are looking for a medical laboratory professional with problem-solving instincts, a passion for patient care, and the technical training to deliver quality results. Our mission is to advance the health and well-being of our communities as a leader in clinical laboratory solutions. This is a full-time, benefit-eligible role located in Salem, Oregon, with hours from 4:30 am to 1:00 pm, Monday through Friday, and includes rotating paid on-call for Friday evenings/Saturday mornings. This role will have routine access to Protected Health Information (PHI), and employees will be trained on reasonable safeguards and are expected to maintain strict confidentiality.

Requirements

6 months of histology laboratory experience (embedding, cutting, etc.).
HT/HTL certification or graduation from a school of Histotechnology may be accepted in lieu of experience requirement.
Strong reading, writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to safely operate general laboratory equipment.

Nice To Haves

ASCP HT/HTL certification or a graduate from a school of Histotechnology accredited by CAHEA/NAACLS.
Documented special stain and immunohistochemistry experience.

Responsibilities

Perform embedding, cutting via microtome, and preparing slides with routine H&E, immunohistochemical and special staining procedures.
Perform and document scheduled instrument 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.