Part-Time Histology Technologist

Duly Health and Care • Lockport, IL

11h • $28 - $42 • Onsite

About The Position

Position Highlights: Part-Time, 20 hours/week Monday- Friday Rotating Weekly Shifts (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday / Thursday, Friday) Location: Lockport Benefits Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance. Access to a mental health benefit at no cost. $2,625 Tuition Reimbursement per year. Immediate 401(k) match. 16 hours paid volunteer time off. A culture committed to community engagement and social impact.

Requirements

• Histology Technologist (HTL) preferred
• Histology Laboratory Technician (HT) preferred
• Issued by (Governing Body)
• ASCP – American Society for Clinical Pathology
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, allied health science or related discipline.
• Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from the IERF (International Education Research Foundation).
• United States educated candidates must provide a detailed original transcript
• We accept new graduates from histology programs

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a hospital or reference laboratory a plus
• Certification preferred within 1 year of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Embedding tissue with correct orientation according to established protocol
• Cutting tissue blocks with high quality microtomy
• Grossing/dissecting patient samples with care according to the established protocol
• Special Stains must be done manually with proper quality control performed
• Performs IHC staining with proper quality control.
• Basic troubleshooting of histology procedures
• Maintenance logs are filled out daily to ensure machines are working at optimal function and at the proper laboratory conditions
• Effectively reports and investigates patient safety incidents, medical errors and potential risks in the facility
• Assists with identification and implementation of corrective action where appropriate
• Responsible for investigating issues such as turn-around-times with the lab, problems receiving supplies, patient issues and concerns, and will be responsible for forwarding these issues to the correct leadership

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance.
• Access to a mental health benefit at no cost.
• $2,625 Tuition Reimbursement per year.
• Immediate 401(k) match.
• 16 hours paid volunteer time off.
• A culture committed to community engagement and social impact.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees