Histology Tech - Day Shift, Growth & Benefits

Edward Elmhurst Health; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Wellness Program Savings Plan

Health Savings Account Options

Retirement Options with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Job summary

Edward Elmhurst Health is seeking a full-time Histology Technician to work at Evanston Hospital. Responsibilities include processing tissues, embedding, and microtomy of paraffin embedded tissue blocks. Ideal candidates should have an Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Laboratory Science, and HT/HTL certification.

This role offers a competitive hourly pay range of $28.47 - $42.71 depending on experience, along with benefits like tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and retirement options with company match.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in Histology Laboratory preferred.
• Ability to perform manual embedding and microtomy of paraffin embedded tissue blocks.

Responsibilities

• Process tissues using Xpress microwave rapid tissue processor.
• Embed tissues using manual and automated technology.
• Perform microtomy of paraffin embedded tissue blocks.

Skills

Processing tissues using Xpress microwave rapid tissue processor

Embedding

Microtomy of paraffin embedded tissue blocks

Special Stains

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Laboratory Science

Certification: HT/HTL Certificate (ASCP)

Job description

Edward Elmhurst Health is seeking a full-time Histology Technician to work at Evanston Hospital. Responsibilities include processing tissues, embedding, and microtomy of paraffin embedded tissue blocks. Ideal candidates should have an Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Laboratory Science, and HT/HTL certification.

This role offers a competitive hourly pay range of $28.47 - $42.71 depending on experience, along with benefits like tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and retirement options with company match.