Histology Tech II — On-Call Day Shift + Sign-On Bonus

ummh; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is hiring a Histology Technician in the ANPA Surgical Pathology lab. The role supports routine and complex tissue processing, staining and microscopic preparation under supervision, with a focus on accuracy and quality control.

Qualification requirements include a high school diploma, completion of an accredited histology program, ASCP eligible, and at least 1 year in an anatomic pathology lab.

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completed accredited Histology program; ASCP eligible.
• Preferred: Associate degree; HT certification preferred.
• Experience: 1 year in anatomic pathology lab.

Responsibilities

• Follows protocols to perform various procedures, including complex tests in the assigned area.
• Maintains lab supplies and equipment per safety and hygiene standards.
• Accessioning, logging, and preparation for microscopic examination by the pathologist.
• Prepares tissue from surgical/diagnostic sources and ensures proper staining.
• Cleans, calibrates and labels specimens; maintains instrumentation.
• Performs routine maintenance and participates in continuing education.

Skills

Histology

Microscopy

Quality control

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma

Histology program

ASCP eligible

Associate degree

Job description

UMass Memorial Health is hiring a Histology Technician in the ANPA Surgical Pathology lab. The role supports routine and complex tissue processing, staining and microscopic preparation under supervision, with a focus on accuracy and quality control.

Qualification requirements include a high school diploma, completion of an accredited histology program, ASCP eligible, and at least 1 year in an anatomic pathology lab.