Histology Lab Assistant: Specimen Processing & Slide Prep

CHRISTUS Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in San Antonio, TX is seeking a histology technician to support pathology operations. Responsibilities include accessioning specimens, assisting with grossing, maintaining slides and blocks, and preparing stains and fixatives under established protocols.

The candidate should be detail-oriented and capable of following LIS procedures. Experience is not required, and a high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience: None required.

Responsibilities

• Assign accession numbers to surgical, cytological, and autopsy specimens received and verify patient identification; accessions through LIS.
• Maintain paraffin blocks and slide files by filing and storing blocks and slides; manage storage area.
• Assist pathologists with grossing of surgical specimens, autopsies, and fine needle aspirate biopsies; prepare slides and specimens per protocols.
• Prepare fixatives, staining solutions, mounting media, and decalcifying solutions per request; review stain quality and troubleshoot procedures.
• Perform specimen searches and retrieval of slides and blocks to support diagnosis.
• Demonstrate competence to meet age-specific and developmental needs of patients served.
• Adapt assessment, treatment, and/or service methods to accommodate patient needs; perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in San Antonio, TX is seeking a histology technician to support pathology operations. Responsibilities include accessioning specimens, assisting with grossing, maintaining slides and blocks, and preparing stains and fixatives under established protocols.

The candidate should be detail-oriented and capable of following LIS procedures. Experience is not required, and a high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.