Histotechnologist Apprentice

Providence • Portland, OR

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Histotechnologist Apprentice works in the histology laboratory at Providence Portland Medical Center. The laboratory supports pathologists in diagnosing patients by preparing tissue slides for microscopic evaluation. The quality of the preparatory steps is essential to helping pathologists identify or dismiss disease. The role is part of Providence’s patient-focused, whole-person care environment.

Requirements

• Associate's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• A combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) in biology and chemistry, including credit hours in both subjects.
• One year of full-time experience as a Senior Lab Assistant in Histology at Providence, or two years of full-time experience as a Lab Assistant or above at Providence, or three years of full-time experience in a clinical laboratory role at an external institution.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the histology laboratory service that supports pathologists in providing patient diagnoses.
• Prepare tissue slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologists.

Benefits

• Providence offers benefits designed to support employees and their families in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. Benefit details may change based on factors including legal employer, FTE, union, location, time-off policies, and benefit-plan availability.

What This Job Offers

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