III (Path & Lab)

UTHealth Houston•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Pathology Histotechnologist performs specialized histology laboratory procedures to support accurate pathological diagnoses and high-quality, timely patient care. The role participates in daily laboratory operations by processing and preparing patient tissue according to departmental procedures and established protocols, and supports continuous improvement of laboratory services. The position handles routine to complex tissues and performs routine staining on immunohistochemistry (IHC) platforms. It also operates vendor software and laboratory information and workflow systems, conducts quality control, troubleshoots basic instrument issues, and maintains laboratory equipment, reagents, records, and work areas. Employees must permanently reside and work in Texas. The position is security-sensitive.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
Certified Histotechnologist (HTL(ASCP)) certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).
Follow required safety training and appropriate engineering and administrative controls, including use of personal protective equipment when handling biohazardous, chemical, or radiological materials and operating associated equipment.
Permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

Process tissue, embed it in paraffin, cut and section it, and mount it on slides, including routine and complex tissues, following departmental protocols for pathologist interpretation.
Perform routine staining on various IHC platforms according to established departmental protocols and comply with departmental SOPs and other rules and protocols.
Operate vendor software for IHC stainers and internal LIS and workflow software.
Perform quality control for reagents and chemicals using SOPs.
Perform slide quality control on routine cases, such as colon and breast panels.
Perform basic troubleshooting of errors associated with instrument failures.
Keep the laboratory clean and functional; clean equipment and perform scheduled maintenance, calibration, and certifications as required.
Perform supportive duties, including slide consolidation, replenishing IHC stainer bulk fluids and reagents, logging cases for various departments, and maintaining chain-of-custody records.
Help maintain the gross tissue storage area and discard tissue according to established policy.
Help maintain block and/or slide files.
Respond to emergency situations.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees.
Approximately 37–38 days per year of time off, including holidays, a preventative leave day, vacation, and sick time.
Increasing vacation accrual with length of service.
Longevity pay through monthly payments after two years of service.
Retirement/pension plan.
Free financial and legal counseling.
Free mental health counseling services.
Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs.
Employee discounts, including entertainment, car rentals, and cell phones.
Resources for child and elder care.