Histologist: Precision Tissue Specialist in Pathology

Northwestern Medicine; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Lifecycle benefits

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Winfield, IL is seeking a Histologist to be responsible for tissue processing and slide preparation for the anatomic pathology department. Candidates must possess an Associate's degree in a related field and obtain Histotechnologist certification within one year. The ideal candidate demonstrates excellent attention to detail and communication skills. Significant teamwork and effective service recovery skills are essential to succeed in this role. A variety of benefits are offered to help support employee well-being.

Qualifications

• Must provide hard copy of diploma and/or transcripts upon hire.
• Certification as Histotechnologist (HT) must be obtained within 1 year of hire.
• Must meet federal guidelines for high complexity testing.

Responsibilities

• Process and prepare tissue for anatomic pathology.
• Maintain histology equipment safely and correctly.
• Contribute to continuous improvement processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Associate's degree in Medical Technology, Lab Tech, Clinical Lab Science, or Biology

Tools

Histology equipment

Industry software for Anatomic Pathology

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in Winfield, IL is seeking a Histologist to be responsible for tissue processing and slide preparation for the anatomic pathology department. Candidates must possess an Associate's degree in a related field and obtain Histotechnologist certification within one year. The ideal candidate demonstrates excellent attention to detail and communication skills. Significant teamwork and effective service recovery skills are essential to succeed in this role. A variety of benefits are offered to help support employee well-being.