Histology Assistant

TCH Medical Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

TCH Medical Center in Houston, TX is seeking a Histology Assistant to provide administrative and technical support for surgical pathology and histology operations. The role demands accuracy, fast pace handling, and adherence to defined procedures.

The candidate will validate specimens, perform quality controls, maintain instruments, and manage histology files, with opportunities to participate in proficiency testing and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or college/technical program in laboratory science.
• 1 year experience in a laboratory setting; education may substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Validates specimen identification and sample type/size; prioritizes workload per manuals and turnaround times.
• Performs quality control procedures per guidelines and logs results on QC sheets.
• Performs daily maintenance and calibration to ensure instrument functionality.
• Maintains files for special stain, immunohistochemistry requests, AP study sheets, and slides/blocks filing.
• Completes required reading and signs off on manuals, logs, and memorandums in a timely manner.
• Participates in proficiency testing programs to validate instruments and competency.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Lab science program education

Job description

We are searching for a Histology Assistant -- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will provide administrative and technical support the surgical pathology and histology operation.

Think you've got what it takes?

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required OR
  • One year of post high school education in a college or technical program for laboratory science required
• 1 year experience in a laboratory setting required
  • One year of post high school education in a college or technical program for laboratory science may be substituted for the one year of required experience in a laboratory setting

Responsibilities:

• Validates specimen identification and appropriateness of sample type and size and prioritizes workload according to handling protocols defined in section manuals within the established turnaround times
• Performs required quality control procedures according to the written guidelines in the section procedure manuals as documented on QC log sheets
• Performs daily maintenance and calibration procedures to ensure proper functioning of instruments
• Maintains files for special stain and immunohistochemistry request sheets and for AP study sheets and maintains filing systems for blocks and slides
• Performs mandated reading assignments and reviews and signs off on procedure manuals, communication logs, and memorandums in a timely manner
• Participates in proficiency testing programs to validate instruments and competency