Lead Histology Technician - 2nd Shift

Sonic Healthcare USA•Scottsdale, AZ

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. We are seeking a motivated Lead Histology Technician for our Scottsdale, AZ location. This full-time role is eligible for benefits and offers the opportunity to advance your career with a company that values its team members. In this role, you will perform a vital part of the patient care process by embedding and preparing slides for routine H & E and special stain procedures, performing and documenting preventative maintenance, and recognizing when troubleshooting is needed for processing, embedding, cutting, and staining. You will work in a fast-paced laboratory environment with biological and chemical hazards, championing safety, compliance, and quality control.

Requirements

At minimum graduation from a school of Histotechnology accredited by CAHEA/NAACLS
HT (ASCP) certification
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 embedding and preparing slides for routine H & E and special stain procedures
Perform and document 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