Histotech

Duly Health and Care • Lockport, IL

4d • $28 - $42 • Onsite

About The Position

At Duly Health and Care, you will be supported to do your best work and make a meaningful impact every day. You will be part of a collaborative, physician-led team that works as one and puts patients at the center of everything we do. With a connected network of providers, care teams, and services across primary and specialty care, surgery centers, imaging, lab, and therapy, you are part of a system designed to deliver high-quality, coordinated care. Together, we create an environment where you can grow, contribute, and help improve the experience and outcomes for every patient we serve.

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
• 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 and medical coverage at 100% (after deductible) when utilizing a Duly provider.
• Employer provided life and disability insurance.
• $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year.
• Immediate 401(k) match.
• 40 hours paid volunteer time off.
• A culture committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Social Impact.
• 12 weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree