Histologist Registered - Laboratory

CHRISTUS Health; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is looking for a Histologist Registered in Corpus Christi, TX. This role involves assisting with the preparation and analysis of human tissue specimens to provide important data on health and disease. Candidates should have a background in histotechnology and relevant certifications to ensure quality and compliance in laboratory practices.

The position requires attention to detail, as well as experience in maintaining lab standards. An accredited Histotechnology Program is essential along with practical experience in the field.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Histotechnology Program by CAHEA/NAACLS or military equivalent required.
• 2 years of experience in histopathology are required along with a High school Diploma.
• Histotechnology certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists certification (ASCP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cuts, stains, and mounts specimens of human tissue.
• Collect, process, and store surgical/cytological specimens.
• Maintain lab area including cleaning and stocking of supplies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Accuracy in lab procedures

Organizational skills

Education

Completion of an accredited Histotechnology Program

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summary

The Histologist Registered assists with cuts, stains, and mounts specimens of human tissue to provide data on the functioning of tissues and organs, causes and/or progress of disease, following established standards and practices.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Collects, processes, and stores surgical/cytological specimens.
• Enters patient information, orders, and technical information into LIS; prints/organizes cassettes.
• Prepares specimens/slides/blocks for referral.
• Orders, maintains referral log, processes reports, and monitors pending.
• Maintains grossing area, frozen section room, and autopsy suite, including cleaning and stocking of supplies and preparation of solutions.
• Performs technical procedures that result in the creation of microscopic slide preparation.
• Within acceptable TAT guidelines, devises and directs performance of routine and special stains to provide appropriate slides for microscopic evaluation of tissues, fluids, and other A/P specimens.
• Operates microtomes, embedding stations, tissue processors, staining equipment, cover slips, and other AP equipment to provide quality slides for pathologist examinations.
• Operates Immunostainer(s) to provide quality slides for diagnostics immunostains.
• Performs manual stains, as needed, to provide quality slides for diagnostic immunostains.
• Assists Pathologist’s / PA’s with frozen sections, fine needle aspirations, and autopsies.
• Quality Control / Improvement: performs analysis and records QC according to policy and procedure following CLIA, CAP, and Joint Commission guidelines and standards.
• Maintenance/Lab Management: performs established daily and periodic preventative maintenance with documentation; troubleshoots minor problems and initiates service calls as needed; orders and restocks supplies/reagents; reviews policy & procedure manual; dates reagents and discards expired reagents.
• Continuing Education/Development: attends, reads, or listens by tape to material of 10-12 in‑house educational programs yearly; trains new staff in practices.
• Completes tasks or special projects within a time frame as assigned, or as requested by Supervisors, Manager, or Director.
• Accreditation: follows CAP, AABB, Compliance, CLIA, JCAHO, and OSHA standards and prepares/participates in all applicable inspections.
• Follows established protocols for safety, infection control, security, compliance, and the use of hazardous materials.

Job Requirements

Education & Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Completion of an accredited Histotechnology Program by CAHEA/NAACLS or military equivalent required.
• Successful completion of the core educational curriculum "Excellence at the Front End" required within one year of employment.

Experience

• 2 years of experience in histopathology are required along with a High school Diploma.
• 1 year of experience in histopathology is required along with an Associate’s degree.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Certified Healthcare Access Associate through the National Association of Healthcare Access Management (NAHAM) preferred.
• Histotechnology certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists certification (ASCP) preferred.

Work Schedule

9AM - 6PM

Work Type

Full Time