Histotech - Part Time - 2nd Shift

American Addiction Centers • Green Bay, WI

74d • $24 - $37

About The Position

The Histotechnician position at Advocate Health involves working part-time in the Histology department at Baycare Medical Center. The role requires ensuring that specimens are properly accessioned, labeled, and suitable for testing. The technician will cut quality tissue sections, embed tissue into paraffin blocks, and maintain a filing system for paraffin tissue blocks and slides. The position also includes processing tissue, performing routine and special stains, and assisting pathologists during frozen section procedures. The technician must ensure compliance with all accrediting agency standards and provide assistance to pathologists and other team members.

Requirements

• Histotechnician (HT) certification issued by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC).
• Advanced training beyond High School that includes completion of an accredited or approved program 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 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 according to established protocols.
• Performs and documents quality control and evaluates results, taking corrective action as needed.
• Performs and documents cleaning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of instruments and equipment.
• Assists pathologists during frozen section procedures.
• Ensures compliance with all accrediting agency standards.

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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees