Histology Technician

AECOM; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Histological Technician for the Lab Cytology Department at Ascension St. Vincent in Evansville, IN. This full-time role involves specimen preparation and analysis within a supportive healthcare environment. The successful candidate will ensure accurate handling of biological materials and maintain records efficiently, contributing to patient care and diagnostic accuracy.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits with employer match

Disability benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Histological Technician credential preferred.
• 2 years of experience or equivalent education required.
• Looking for a certified histo tech with experience.

Responsibilities

• Collect and prepare tissue specimens for diagnosis.
• Input patient demographics and report results.
• Operate equipment for embedding and sectioning specimens.

Skills

Specimen Handling

Biological Analysis

Attention to Detail

Education

High School diploma or Associate's degree

Job description

**Details**

+ **Department:** Lab Cytology

+ **Schedule:** Full Time, Day Shift, Mon-Fri 4:30/5am - 1:30/2pm, no weekends, no holidays

+ **Hospital:** Ascension St. Vincent Evansville

+ **Location:** 3700 Washington Avenue, Evansville, IN

**Benefits**

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

_Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer._

**Responsibilities**

Collect and prepare tissue specimens for routine and special procedures to confirm a patient diagnosis.

+ Follow established procedures for collecting and processing biological specimens for analysis.

+ Input patient demographics into computer system. Report results and maintains documentation.

+ Operate and maintain equipment used for embedding and sectioning specimens.

+ Follow safety requirements and appropriately handles and disposes of chemicals.

+ Perform histological preparation of samples including the embedding, cutting and staining of tissue for pathology.

+ Perform special stains on tissue, including the operation and maintenance of equipment and supplies used in this task.

**Requirements**

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

+ Histological Tech credentialed from the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board ofCertification (ASCP-BOC) preferred.

Education:

+ High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'sdegree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

**Additional Preferences**

LOOKING FOR A CERTIFIED HISTO TECH WITH EXPERIENCE

**Why Join Our Team**

Ascension St. Vincent in Indiana has been providing rewarding careers in healthcare for over 148 years. With 24 hospitals throughout the greater Indianapolis and Evansville areas, Ascension St. Vincent offers careers in a wide range of services including acute and long-term care, bariatrics, cancer care, cardiovascular services, emergency services, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatric services, primary and urgent care, women's health services and more.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

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