Histology Tech

Duly Health and Care; Lockport (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) match

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Duly Health and Care is seeking a Histology Technologist to join our Lockport lab. The role focuses on embedding, sectioning, and staining tissue samples, with manual special stains and IHC under strict QC. Strong attention to detail and adherence to protocols are essential.

Applicants with HTL/HT or HT preferred, ASCP certification within 1 year, and degrees in relevant fields are encouraged. Salary and benefits reflect experience and location.

Qualifications

• Histology Technologist (HTL) preferred or Histology Laboratory Technician (HT) preferred.
• ASCP certification preferred within 1 year of hire date or equivalent.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, allied health, or related discipline.
• U.S. educated candidates must provide a detailed transcript; foreign educated candidates require credential evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Embed tissue with correct orientation according to established protocol.
• Cut tissue blocks with high quality microtomy.
• Gross and dissect patient samples per protocol.
• Manually perform special stains with QC.
• Perform IHC staining with QC.
• Maintain lab maintenance logs and ensure proper conditions.

Skills

Microtomy

IHC staining

Tissue embedding

Grossing

Troubleshooting

Education

ASCP HTL/HT preferred

Associate or Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Quality control

Maintenance logs

Job description

Histology Tech# Careers## Histology TechApply: Lockport MOB: Full time: Posted Today: JR119976Lab - Anatomic PathologyIf you are a current Duly/SBC/QMG employee, please apply through the Internal Career Site.At Duly Health and Care, you are supported to do your best work and make a meaningful impact every day. You will be part of a collaborative, physician-led team that works as one and puts patients at the center of everything we do.With a connected network of providers, care teams, and services across primary and specialty care, surgery centers, imaging, lab, and therapy, you are part of a system designed to deliver high-quality, coordinated care. Together, we create an environment where you can grow, contribute, and help improve the experience and outcomes for every patient we serve. Position Highlights:* Full-Time, 40 hours/week* Hours: Monday-Friday,5AM-1:30PM,* Location: LockportBenefits:* *Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance and medical coverage at 100% (after deductible) when utilizing a Duly provider.** *Employer provided life and disability insurance.** *$5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year.** *Immediate 401(k) match.** *40 hours paid volunteer time off.** *A culture committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Social Impact.** *12 weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members.** Histologist must demonstrate technical competency including the following categories a. Embedding tissue with correct orientation according to established protocol b. Cutting tissue blocks with high quality microtomy c. Grossing/dissecting patient samples with care according to the established protocol d. Special Stains must be done manually with proper quality control performed e. Performs IHC staining with proper quality control. f. Basic troubleshooting of histology procedures* Clerical components of the Histology lab promote proper communication and chain of custody within Duly and other Medical Institutions a. Maintenance logs are filled out daily to ensure machines are working at optimal function and at the proper laboratory conditions* RL6 investigation and support. a. Effectively reports and investigates patient safety incidents, medical errors and potential risks in the facility b. Assists with identification and implementation of corrective action where appropriate c. Responsible for investigating issues such as turn-around-times with the lab, problems receiving supplies, patient issues and concerns, and will be responsible for forwarding these issues to the correct leadershipEducation* Histology Technologist (HTL) preferred* Histology Laboratory Technician (HT) preferred* Issued by (Governing Body) ASCP – American Society for Clinical Pathology* Associate or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, allied health science or related discipline.* Field of Study + Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from the IERF (International Education Research Foundation). + United States educated candidates must provide a detailed original transcriptExperience* We accept new graduates from histology programs* Previous experience in a hospital or reference laboratory a plus* Certification preferred within 1 year of hire date. The compensation for this role includes a base pay range of $28-42, with the actual pay determined by factors such as skills, experience, education, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. Additional compensation may be available through shift differentials, bonuses, and other incentives. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package.**Artificial Intelligence Disclosure**Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.