Histotech - Full Time - Second Shift

American Addiction Centers • Green Bay, WI

86d • $28 - $42

About The Position

The Histotechnologist position at Advocate Health involves ensuring that specimens are properly accessioned, labeled, and suitable for testing. The role includes cutting quality tissue sections, embedding tissue into paraffin blocks, and maintaining a filing system for paraffin tissue blocks, slides, and wet tissue. The Histotechnologist will process tissue using processors, perform routine and special stains, and manage daily workflow for recuts and special stains according to established protocols. The position requires performing quality control, troubleshooting, and assisting pathologists during frozen section procedures. The role also involves training and mentoring new staff and externs, and ensuring compliance with accrediting agency standards.

Requirements

• Histotechnologist (HTL) certification issued by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) needs to be obtained within 1 year.
• Bachelor's Degree in Biology or related field.
• Knowledge of human anatomy.
• Detail-oriented with good organizational and communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Ability to problem solve.

Responsibilities

• Ensures specimens are properly accessioned, labeled, and suitable for testing.
• Cuts quality tissue sections with proper thickness and places them on glass slides.
• Embeds tissue into paraffin blocks.
• Maintains a filing system for paraffin tissue blocks, slides, and wet tissue.
• Processes tissue using processors for full preservation and infiltration by paraffin.
• Performs routine and special stains, immunohistochemistry, cover slipping, verification, and distribution of slides.
• Retrieves and prints computer logs.
• Manages daily workflow for recuts, special stains, immunohistochemistry, control slides, and send-outs.
• Performs, documents, and reviews quality control for accuracy and validity.
• Evaluates quality control results, resolves discrepancies, and takes corrective action.
• Performs and documents cleaning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of instruments and equipment.
• Monitors the preventive maintenance program.
• Assists pathologists during frozen section procedures.
• Ensures compliance with all accrediting agency standards.
• Assists in writing new technical procedures and policies and revising current procedures.
• Acts as a resource and provides technical assistance to pathologists, externs, and other caregivers.
• Trains and educates externs and new staff; mentors and provides leadership to support staff.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees