Histotechnician

IU Health • Indianapolis, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Histotechnician at LAB prepares tissue specimens for routine and special procedures that aid in the confirmation of patient diagnosis. Processes, embeds, cuts and stains surgical, biopsy and anatomical tissues for light and fluorescent microscopic slide review. Performs complex histological procedures and analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles. Analyzes and records data. Performs instrument maintenance, utilizing established protocols. Works within defined technical processes and procedures or methodologies and may help determine the appropriate approach for new assignments. Works with a limited degree of supervision with oversight focused only on complex new assignments. Acts as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience.

Requirements

• Certification as a Histotechnician (HT) through ASCP is required within 6 months of hire date.
• Required skills include but are not limited to; Embedding, Cutting, routine H&E staining, Special stains.
• Requires proficiency at computer entry/retrieval of lab results.
• Requires ability to maintain quality control records and patient results.
• Requires ability to apply safety regulations.
• Requires ability to perform routine maintenance on equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Degree in Histology is preferred.
• Additional experience/education will be considered in lieu of certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepares tissue specimens for routine and special procedures that aid in the confirmation of patient diagnosis.
• Processes, embeds, cuts and stains surgical, biopsy and anatomical tissues for light and fluorescent microscopic slide review.
• Performs complex histological procedures and analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles.
• Analyzes and records data.
• Performs instrument maintenance, utilizing established protocols.
• Works within defined technical processes and procedures or methodologies and may help determine the appropriate approach for new assignments.
• Acts as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience.

Benefits

• Increased pay scale for bedside nurses.
• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness - Government program that may allow qualifying participants to have the remainder of their student loan balance forgiven (after a set amount of time and specific qualifications have been met).
• Employee Assistance Program – Counseling at no cost to you
• Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn!

What This Job Offers

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