Histology Technologist, (HTL), Acute Hospital

Lifepoint Health • Hickory, NC

6h

About The Position

Frye Regional Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, is hiring a Histology Technologist for its acute-care hospital. The position supports diagnostic services by preparing and processing tissue and cytologic specimens for pathologist evaluation. The role also involves maintaining specialized equipment, supporting laboratory procedures and records, and assisting with technical oversight. It is a full-time day position with eight-hour shifts; holiday rotation applies, and some weekend work may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• HT/ASCP certification or eligibility required; must become certified within 12 months of hire.
• One to three years of experience working in a laboratory setting required.

Responsibilities

• Collect tissue specimens from surgical and diagnostic services and receive specimens from outside sources for departmental processing.
• Perform basic and advanced histology procedures, including processing, embedding, cutting, mounting, and staining tissue specimens for pathologist evaluation and diagnosis.
• Perform basic and advanced special staining procedures, including special histochemistry and immunochemistry.
• Prepare solutions and reagents as necessary.
• Operate, use, care for, maintain, and troubleshoot specialized histology equipment and instrumentation.
• Perform clerical functions such as accessioning specimens and issuing charge codes, and use the laboratory information system to record and retrieve patient information.
• Research, develop, and adopt new procedures for routine use.
• Comply with standards set by the medical center and regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Assist in writing, reviewing, and revising the histology procedure manual.
• Perform cryosectioning techniques on tissue specimens for rapid diagnosis by a pathologist.
• Prepare slides from quick-frozen tissue specimens for rapid diagnosis by a pathologist.
• Perform cytopreparation of routine cytologic specimens and fine needle aspirations.
• Provide technical assistance and oversight of duties to technical assistants.
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills while performing assigned duties.
• Demonstrate the medical center's mission, vision, and values in daily work.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level