Clinical Histology Technician - part-time 19 hours Mon - Fri 6am-10am

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Town of Texas, Houston (WI, TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 84,000; Part time

Job summary

A forward-thinking organization is seeking a dedicated Histology Technician to join their team. In this pivotal role, you will prepare histology materials for pathologist review, ensuring high-quality technical skills are applied throughout the process. You will assist in training new laboratory personnel and play a crucial role in specimen processing and quality control. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where your contributions directly impact patient care and laboratory efficiency. If you are passionate about histopathology and eager to make a difference, this role is an excellent fit for you.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience as a Histology Technician or 1 year with an Associate's degree.
• Completion of a NAACLS accredited Histotechnician program is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares histology materials for pathologist review with high quality.
• Assists in training new laboratory personnel and ensures safety guidelines.

Skills

Histology Preparation

Laboratory Informatics

Quality Control

Technical Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree in Histopathology

Tools

Laboratory Equipment

Safety Guidelines

Job description

The ideal candidate will be HT or HTL ASCP certified

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Prepares histology material for pathologist review.

1. Prepares histology material using established departmental procedures and demonstrating high quality technical skills.
2. Produces histology materials at or above productivity standards.
3. Assists in training new laboratory personnel.

Specimen preparation/Laboratory informatics/Safety

1. Assists with all aspects of specimen processing including identifying, sorting and labeling of blocks and slides.
2. Uses laboratory informatics system to document workflow, track and identify specimens.
3. Performs all laboratory duties following established safety guidelines.

Quality Control, New Equipment/Solution Preparation

1. Reviews patient material as part of section quality assurance and participates in laboratory quality control processes.
2. Evaluates new equipment, procedures and techniques and participates in implementation.
3. Prepares reagents and solutions. Maintains and cleans laboratory and equipment.

Other duties as required.

High school diploma or equivalent. With required education, three years of Histology Technician experience. With Associate's degree, one year experience in histopathology within the last ten years under the supervision of a pathologist (certified by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic Pathology, or eligible) or an appropriately certified medical scientist. With successful completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) accredited Histotechnician program, no experience is required.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 172953
• Employment Status: Part-Time Not Benefits Eligible
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Days
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 55,500
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 69,500
• Maximum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 83,500
• FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
• Fund Type: Hard
• Work Location: Onsite
• Pivotal Position: No
• Referral Bonus Available?: No
• Relocation Assistance Available?: No
• Science Jobs: No

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