2nd-Shift Histotechnologist – Sign-on Bonus Eligible

Hugh Chatham Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 59,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus eligible

Job summary

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC seeks a part-time Histology Technician to perform frozen section preparations, routine and special stains, and immune histochemical staining. You will assist with autopsies and handle specimen preparation and gross examination with attention to accuracy.

Ideal candidates may be enrolled in an HT/HTL (ASCP) program or already certified, with varying levels of experience in histology.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a HT or HTL (ASCP) program and must obtain certification within one year of completing program or 1 year from hire date.
• Or a certified HT or HTL (ASCP) and 1 year of experience is required.
• Or an uncertified HT with 3 or more years of experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs frozen section preparations within expected time while ensuring tissue is embedded properly, cut accurately, and stained correctly so that diagnosis to clinician can be made promptly.
• Performs routine, special stains, and immune histochemical stains.
• Recognizes deviations from expected results and uses judgment in determining appropriate actions.
• Assists with autopsies according to standard procedures as assigned.
• Prepares and organizes tissue specimens and assists in gross examination.

Education

HT/HTL (ASCP) program enrollment

Certification within 1 year

Certified HT/HTL (ASCP) with 1 year experience

Uncertified HT with 3+ years experience

Job description

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC seeks a part-time Histology Technician to perform frozen section preparations, routine and special stains, and immune histochemical staining. You will assist with autopsies and handle specimen preparation and gross examination with attention to accuracy.

Ideal candidates may be enrolled in an HT/HTL (ASCP) program or already certified, with varying levels of experience in histology.