Histology Technician

shusa; Beachwood (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lab services for you and your dep

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Competitive benefits including medical

401(k) with company match

Work-life balance

Job summary

Sonic Healthcare USA, Inc in Beachwood, Ohio is seeking a Histology Technician Trainee to join our clinical laboratory operations. You will embed and prepare slides for H&E and special stains, perform gross description, and assist with maintenance.

The role requires 1 year of lab training or high-complexity testing experience, strong reading/writing and analytical skills, and the ability to operate standard lab equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in a chemical or biological science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution.
• CAHEA/NAACLS accreditation and HT (ASCP) certification required.
• 1 year of laboratory training or experience performing high complexity testing.
• Strong reading, writing, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Embed and prepare slides for routine H & E and special stain procedures.
• Perform gross description and dissection of specimens received.
• Perform and document scheduled preventative maintenance.
• Recognize when troubleshooting is needed for processing, embedding, cutting, staining.
• Work in a fast-paced laboratory environment with biological and chemical hazards.
• Champion safety, compliance, and quality control.

Skills

Analytical skills

Reading & writing

Laboratory equipment operation

Education

Bachelor of Science in chemical/biological science or medical laboratory technology

CAHEA/NAACLS HT (ASCP) certification required

Tools

Microscopes

Centrifuges

Automated analyzers

Pipettes

Job description

Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications

We're not just a workplace - we're a Great Place to Work certified employer! Proudly certified as a Great Place to Work, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment. At Sonic Healthcare USA, we emphasize teamwork and innovation. Check out our job openings and advance your career with a company that values its team members!

Quality is in our DNA -- is it in yours?

You put the pro in medical laboratory professional. You've got problem-solving instincts, a passion for patient care, and the technical training to deliver quality results. You're also looking for great benefits, the support of an all-star team, and an opportunity to grow your career.

Join our front line of #HealthcareHeroes! Our mission is to advance the health and well being of our communities as a leader in clinical laboratory solutions.

Location: Beachwood, Ohio

Hours: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Days: Monday - Friday

Full-Time/Benefit Eligible

In the role, you will

• Perform a vital part of the patient care process through embedding and preparing slides for routine H & E and special stain procedures.
• Perform gross description and dissection of specimens received.
• Perform and document scheduled preventative maintenance
• Recognize when troubleshooting is needed for processing, embedding, cutting, staining
• Work in a fast-paced laboratory environment with biological and chemical hazards
• Champion safety, compliance, and quality control

All you need for the Histology Technician Trainee role is

• 1 year of laboratory training or experience performing high complexity testing
• Strong reading, writing, and analytical skills
• Ability to operate general laboratory equipment, including but not limited to: telephones, computers, automated analyzers, centrifuges, microscopes, manual and automated pipettes, and audible alarms

Bonus points if you've got

• 1+ years of laboratory training or experience in a high volume laboratory

In the Histology Technician

• Bachelor of Science degree in a chemical or biological science or medical laboratory technology obtained from an accredited institution.
• Graduation from a school of Histotechnology accredited by CAHEA/NAACLS AND HT (ASCP) required.
• 1 year of laboratory training or experience performing high complexity testing
• Certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathologists or equivalent
• Strong reading, writing, and analytical skills
• Ability to operate general laboratory equipment, including but not limited to: telephones, computers, automated analyzers, centrifuges, microscopes, manual and automated pipettes, and audible alarms

Bonus points if you've got

• 2+ years of laboratory training or experience in a high volume laboratory with documented special stain and immunohistochemistry experience

We'll give you

• Appreciation for your work
• A feeling of satisfaction that you've helped people
• Opportunity to grow in your profession
• Free lab services for you and your dependents
• Work-life balance, including Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Help saving for retirement, with a 401(k) plus a company match
• A sense of belonging - we're a community!

We also want you to know:

This role will have routine access to Protected Health Information (PHI). Employees will be trained on reasonable safeguards and are expected to maintain strict confidentiality, as well as abide by all applicable privacy and security standards. Employees are expected only to access PHI when it is required to fulfill job duties.

Company: Sonic Healthcare

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Work Shift:

Job Category: Laboratory Operations

Company: Sonic Healthcare USA, Inc

Sonic Healthcare USA is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.