Lab Histotechnologist / Histotechnician - Roper Hospital
About The Position
The Lab Histotechnologist prepares tissue samples for microscopic exam and diagnosis by processing, embedding, microtomy, staining, and cover slipping. Under the supervision of the manager and the technical guidance of the lead technologist, prepares and maintains solutions for the processors and for staining, as well as performs and monitors quality control to ensure quality slides. This role has a greater focus on troubleshooting, problem solving, and methodology, contains less common techniques, and requires a deeper understanding of the chemistry and diseases behind tissue identification and test selection.
Requirements
- HTL Histotechnologist Certification by a nationally recognized certification agency (preferably ASCP) (preferred)
- Bachelors, Lab Science, Chemistry, or Biology (required) for BSMH.
- For RSFH, as of 4/21/25, new hires are required to have Bachelors for RSFH.
- 1 year of histotechnology experience (preferred)
- 1 year of clinical lab experience (preferred)
- HT Histotechnician Certification by a nationally recognized certification agency (preferably ASCP) (preferred)
- High School/GED (required) for both BSMH & RSFH.
- Associates of Science (preferred)
- BSMH Histology experience (preferred)
- RSFH 2 years Histology experience (required)
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Monitoring
- Active Learning
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Science
- Speaking
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Operation Monitoring
- Time Management
- Writing
- Microsoft Office
- Specimen processing
- Prepare and analyze specimen
- Grossing
- Staining
- Prioritization
Responsibilities
- Processes, embeds, and cuts tissue specimens.
- Performs grossing and routine and special staining.
- Receives tissue and checks all requisitions and specimens for accuracy.
- Sends out tissue or slides to reference labs as requested by the physician.
- Performs, records, and evaluates the results of all quality control; implements corrective action when indicated.
- Keeps appropriate person(s) informed of problems, issues, and resolutions as needed.
- Performs special procedures.
- Assists in training new staff and students under the lead tech's or manager's supervision.
- Performs maintenance and resolves technical problems.
- Remains current in the field through completion of all mandatory competencies and training modules, regular review of departmental policies and procedures, and participation in continuing education opportunities.
- Adheres to regulations and standards set forth by regulatory agencies.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability
- Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Ambulatory Health Care Services
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
