Histology Tech II

Tenet Healthcare Corporation; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare Corporation seeks a Histotechnologist to prepare tissue slides for diagnostic and research purposes in our Texas lab. Duties include embedding, sectioning paraffin, staining, and performing immunohistochemistry as needed.

The role provides supervision and technical direction to Histology Technicians, maintains QC/QA workflows, and ensures OSHA safety compliance while documenting daily activities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of histology workflow and tissue processing.
• Ability to supervise and direct Histology Technicians.
• Commitment to laboratory safety and OSHA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare microscopic tissue slides for diagnostic/research purposes.
• Embed specimens; cut and mount paraffin sections onto slides.
• Perform routine H&E and special stains; assist with immunohistochemistry.
• Maintain records and QC/QA review; ensure solutions and reagents are prepared.

Skills

Histology techniques

Supervision

Quality control

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Associate Degree

Tools

Microscope

Histology instruments

Job description

This position may qualify for a sign on bonus

Responsible for skillfully preserving, cutting, staining, and mounting tissue sections onto microscopic slides for analysis by the
Pathologist. Performs more complex techniques such as enzyme chemistry and immuno histo chemistry. May provide supervision and
technical direction to Histology Technician. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period.

Other related duties as assigned

Prepares microscopic tissue slides for diagnostic/research purposes Embeds specimens
Cuts and mounts paraffin sections onto microscopic slides

Prepares solutions and reagents for special stains
Performs routine H&E and special stain procedures to assist in diagnosis
Covers slips and routes slides and protocols to pathologist
Files paraffin blocks and microscopic slides
Performs more complex techniques such as enzyme chemistry and immuno histo chemistry.
Maintains laboratory and equipment.
Maintains records and documentation required to manage the daily workflow and provide QC/QA review and monitors.
Performs and documents operational duties, maintenance and troubleshooting of histology instruments and equipment.
Will provide supervision and technical direction to Histology Technician, as requested.
Understands and follows ALL safety and OSHA guidelines

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

Bachelor's or Associates Degree from an approved college or university.

PREFERRED EDUCATION:

NA

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

2 years experience as Histotechnologist

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

NA

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE:

Histologic Technician (HT) American Society Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or equivalent.

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE:

NA

REQUIRED COURSES/COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR)

NA

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