Certified Histology Technician

OSF HealthCare; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus 1 year $5,000

Sign-on bonus 2 year $10,000

Sign-on bonus 3 year $20,000

Job summary

OSF HealthCare is seeking a Histotechnologist to prepare and stain tissue specimens for microscopic examination and diagnosis by a Pathologist. The role requires experience with high complexity histology and leadership in equipment validation.

You will participate in the NACCLS School of Histology, contribute to quality improvements, and support diagnostic throughput. The ideal candidate has NAACLS HT/HTL training, 1 year of lab experience, and HT/ASCP certification eligibility within a year.

Qualifications

• HS/GED with biology and chemistry coursework or grandfathered HT certification.
• NAACLS accredited HT or HTL program or grandfathered HT certification.
• 1 year of laboratory experience.
• HT(ASCP)/HTL(ASCP) certification or eligibility to test within 1 year of hire.
• Bachelor degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and stain tissue specimens for microscopic examination and diagnosis by a Pathologist.
• Lead optimization and validation of new laboratory equipment.
• Oversee routine histology procedures to ensure high quality diagnostic throughput.
• Participate in onsite NACCLS School of Histology by lecturing or directing student training.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Education

HS/GED biology & chemistry

NAACLS HT/HTL program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Total Rewards

OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career.

Expected pay for this position is $29.30 - $34.47/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an Hourly position.

Sign on Bonus Eligible

• 1 year- $5,000
• 2 year- $10,000
• 3 year- $20,000

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for preparing and staining tissue specimens for microscopic examination and diagnosis by a Pathologist. In doing so, performs high complexity and/or non-routine histology procedures requiring independent technical assessment of assay performance. Position is responsible for technical operation of specialized histological assays including training, education and continued quality improvement of the high complexity procedures. Position will lead and direct the optimization and validation of new laboratory equipment in accordance with applicable regulatory accrediting agencies. Position will assist with the technical oversight and directing of routine histology procedures in order to ensure high quality, diagnostic throughput. Additionally, position will be required to participate in the onsite NACCLS accredited School of Histology by ways of lecturing, providing educational resources or directing student clinical training. Position requires attention to detail, technical expertise of the chemical rationale of the assays performed and the analytic skills required to remedy any technical difficulties encountered with high complexity histology assays.

Qualifications

Education

• HS/GED with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) of both biology and chemistry or grandfathered HT certification prior to 2005.
• Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited HT or HTL program or grandfathered HT certification prior to 2005.

Experience

• 1 year of Laboratory experience.

Licensure/Certifications

• Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Histology program
• Certification as a Histotechnician HT(ASCP)/Histotechnologist HTL(ASCP), OR eligibility to test for certification within 1 year of hire

Other Skills/knowledge

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree

Preferred Experience

• 1 year full-time experience as a certified HT or HTL in a Histology Laboratory.

Other Skills/knowledge

• Technical expertise necessary in order to interpret tests, recognize abnormal test results, validate and optimize new testing platforms, synthesize complex technical procedures and troubleshoot technical or equipment issues.
• Analytical skills necessary to interpret and determine appropriate specimen preparation method, and to evaluate suitability of slides and stains produced.
• Ability to work on several projects at one time with good organizational skills, judgment and technical skills.
• Interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively and communicate with patients and other health care professionals. High level of professionalism and skillful performance in stressful situations.

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.