Histology Tech: Slide Prep & Pathology Support

Bay Area Hospital; Fort Bridger (WY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay Area Hospital is seeking a Histology Technician certified to prepare histologic slides for microscopic examination and diagnosis by a pathologist. The role is full-time, day shift, with competitive pay and strong benefits.

You will handle tissue processing, staining, quality control, and assist with training staff, in a Laboratory department. Essential qualifications include CLIA/CAP compliance and ASCP registry.

Qualifications

• Must meet CLIA-88 and CAP/JCAO standards.
• Registry as Histology Technician with ASCP or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Uses and maintains laboratory equipment and apparatus.
• Prepares and maintains solutions and reagents for fixation, processing and staining.
• Receives and identifies specimens from procedures and autopsy.
• Assists pathologist in grossing of specimens maintaining specimen integrity.
• Performs routine and special stains, frozen sections, embedding and microtomy.
• Files tissue blocks and stains for future reference.
• Utilizes computer system to accession specimens, generate worksheets and labels.
• Locates patient results and generates reports as required.
• Maintains quality control records and statistics according to policy and regulatory agencies.
• Performs clerical and office functions as required.
• Assist with training new employees.
• Monitors inventory and supplies; monitor morgue supplies.
• May occasionally assist with an autopsy.
• Maintains and updates departmental policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

PC skills

Office equipment

Interdepartmental communication

Confidentiality

Attendance

Histology techniques

Education

CLIA/CAP/JCAO compliance

ASCP Histology Technician registry

Job description

Bay Area Hospital is seeking a Histology Technician certified to prepare histologic slides for microscopic examination and diagnosis by a pathologist. The role is full-time, day shift, with competitive pay and strong benefits.

You will handle tissue processing, staining, quality control, and assist with training staff, in a Laboratory department. Essential qualifications include CLIA/CAP compliance and ASCP registry.