Histotechnician

Sonic Healthcare USA • Austin, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Sonic Healthcare USA is a Great Place to Work certified employer, dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment that emphasizes teamwork and innovation. The company's mission is to advance the health and wellbeing of communities as a leader in clinical laboratory solutions, with a focus on quality. Sonic Healthcare USA is a subsidiary of Sonic Healthcare Limited, one of the world's largest medical diagnostic companies, providing laboratory services across eight countries and three continents to over 100 million patients annually. In the USA, Sonic Healthcare USA is a leading provider of state-of-the-art laboratory services and pathology practices, with eight operating divisions, nearly eight thousand US-based employees, and 330 Pathologists, serving over 30 million patients per year. The company operates under a federated business model that prioritizes medical leadership and community-based testing services to ensure outstanding quality and service. This full-time Histotechnician role is a vital part of the patient care process, working during the first shift in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

Requirements

• At minimum graduation from a school of Histotechnology accredited by CAHEA/NAACLS AND HT (ASCP)
• 1 year of laboratory training or experience performing high complexity testing
• Certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathologists or equivalent
• Strong reading, writing, and analytical skills
• Ability to operate general laboratory equipment, including but not limited to: telephones, computers, automated analyzers, centrifuges, microscopes, manual and automated pipettes, and audible alarms

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of laboratory training or experience in a high volume laboratory with documented special stain and immunohistochemistry experience

Responsibilities

• Perform a vital part of the patient care process through embedding and preparing slides for routine H & E and special stain procedures
• Performs and documents scheduled preventative maintenance
• Recognize when troubleshooting is needed for processing, embedding, cutting, staining
• Work in a fast-paced laboratory environment with biological and chemical hazards
• Champion safety, compliance, and quality control

Benefits

• Appreciation for your work
• A feeling of satisfaction that you’ve helped people
• Opportunity to grow in your profession
• Free lab services for you and your dependents
• Work-life balance, including Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Help saving for retirement, with a 401(k) plus a company match
• A sense of belonging – we’re a community!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees