Histology Tech

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) match

Paid volunteer time off

Parental leave

Life and disability insurance

DEI focus

Job summary

Duly Health and Care in Naperville, IL seeks a Histology Technologist (HT) to join a physician-led lab team. You will embed tissue, section blocks, gross specimens, perform manual special stains, and run IHC with quality control, ensuring accurate results and timely turnaround.

Ideal candidates hold ASCP HTL/HT or HT credentials, or an Associate/Bachelor in medical technology, with up-to-date certification within 1 year.

Qualifications

• ASCP HTL/HT or HT preferred
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related field
• US educated candidates must provide official transcript
• Foreign educated candidates must provide IERF credential evaluation
• New graduates accepted into histology programs
• Certification within 1 year of hire date

Responsibilities

• Embed tissue with correct orientation per protocol
• Cut tissue blocks with high-quality microtomy
• Gross and dissect patient samples carefully
• Perform manual special stains with QC
• Carry out IHC staining with QC
• Maintain logs and report safety incidents and corrective actions

Skills

Embedding tissue orientation

Block cutting quality

Grossing/dissecting samples

Manual special stains

IHC staining with QC

Troubleshooting histology

Education

ASCP HTL/HT preferred

Associate or Bachelor’s in medical technology

Job description

Lab - 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/weekHours: Monday-Friday,5AM-1:30PM,Location: NapervilleBenefits: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 categoriesa. Embedding tissue with correct orientation according to established protocolb. Cutting tissue blocks with high quality microtomyc. Grossing/dissecting patient samples with care according to the established protocold. Special Stains must be done manually with proper quality control performede. Performs IHC staining with proper quality control.f. Basic troubleshooting of histology proceduresClerical components of the Histology lab promote proper communication and chain of custody within Duly and other Medical Institutionsa. 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 facilityb. Assists with identification and implementation of corrective action where appropriatec. 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 leadershipEducationHistology Technologist (HTL) preferredHistology Laboratory Technician (HT) preferredIssued by (Governing Body)ASCP – American Society for Clinical PathologyAssociate or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, allied health science or related discipline.Field of StudyForeign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from the IERF (International Education Research Foundation).United States educated candidates must provide a detailed original transcriptExperienceWe accept new graduates from histology programsPrevious experience in a hospital or reference laboratory a plusCertification 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 DisclosureArtificial 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.