Histotechnician

IU Health • Indianapolis, IN

10h • Onsite

About The Position

The Histotechnician prepares tissue specimens for routine and special procedures that aid in confirming patient diagnoses. The role processes, embeds, cuts, and stains surgical, biopsy, and anatomical tissues for light and fluorescent microscopic slide review. It performs complex histological procedures, analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles, records data, and maintains instruments according to established protocols. The position works within defined technical processes and procedures, may help determine approaches for new assignments, and operates with limited supervision, with oversight focused on complex new assignments. It also serves as an informal resource for less experienced colleagues.

This is a full-time day-shift position in the Pathology Lab in Indianapolis, Indiana. IU Health laboratories provide comprehensive laboratory services and perform more than 19 million tests annually.

Requirements

• Certification as a Histotechnician (HT) through ASCP is required within six months of hire; additional experience or education may be considered in lieu of certification.
• Skills in embedding, cutting, routine H&E staining, and special stains.
• Proficiency in computer entry and retrieval of laboratory results.
• Ability to maintain quality control records and patient results.
• Ability to apply safety regulations.
• Ability to perform routine equipment maintenance.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree in Histology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tissue specimens for routine and special procedures that aid in confirming patient diagnoses.
• Process, embed, cut, and stain surgical, biopsy, and anatomical tissues for light and fluorescent microscopic slide review.
• Perform complex histological procedures.
• Analyze and correct problems using scientific principles.
• Analyze and record data.
• Perform instrument maintenance using established protocols.
• Work within defined technical processes, procedures, or methodologies and help determine appropriate approaches for new assignments when needed.
• Act as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan forgiveness through a government program for qualifying participants who meet applicable time and qualification requirements.
• Employee Assistance Program, including counseling at no cost.
• Healthy Results wellness programs, with participation points contributing toward a biweekly financial incentive.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed