Histology Technician

Jefferson City Medical Group; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO 148 hours+

401K with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Jefferson City Medical Group seeks a Histology Technician to process tissue specimens in a clinic-lab setting. You will receive specimens, prepare tissues, and embed in paraffin, ensuring high-quality slides for diagnosis.

Applicants should have ASCP HTL or eligible status, graduate from a histotechnology program, and be able to work independently with clear English communication. This on-site role offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Histotechnology program.
• Minimum experience as a Histology Technician or 1 year training under a registered Histology Technologist.
• ASCP Histotechnologist (HTL) license/certification required.
• Able to wear PPE and work safely in clinic environment.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Receive specimens/tissue from procedures, OR, diagnostics, or autopsy contexts.
• Sort specimens by priority and record in pathology log.
• Embed specimens into blocks and fix tissue in formalin.
• Operate tissue dehydration, clearing, paraffin impregnation, sectioning, and slide staining.

Skills

PPE readiness

Independence

Time management

English communication

Medical terminology

Education

Graduate histotechnology program

Tools

Microscopes

Microtomes

Paraffin embedding

Job description

• Use equipment and instruments including microscopes, microtomes and other lab equipment.
• Receive specimen/tissue from procedures, operating room, diagnostic procedures and/or other autopsy.
• Sort specimen according to priority and difficulty of procedures and records in pathology log.
• Embeds specimens into blocks and fixes tissue in formalin.
• Operates instrumentation for tissue dehydration, section clearing, impregnation with paraffin, cutting tissue section, and staining of slides.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited Histotechnology program

Experience:

• Minimum experience as a Histology Technician or have a minimum of one year of training under the direction of a registered Histology Technologist

Certification/License:

• Licensing and Certification: American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) Histotechnologist (HTL)

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Able to wear personal protective equipment (e.g. face mask, goggles, latex/no latex gloves) as needed
• Ability to work effectively within the role independently and with other team members
• Ability to organize and complete work task in a timely manner
• Ability to read, write, and effectively communicate in English
• Ability to understand medical/surgical terminology

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Conditions common to a clinic environment including communicable disease, blood borne pathogens, bodily fluids and toxic substances, hazardous materials. Fast-paced medical office environment involving contact and interaction with patients, physicians, and other clinical and non-clinical personnel.

BENEFITS

• Health insurance & employer paid short- and long-term disability
• Generous PTO policy, beginning at 148-hours annually
• Employer Retirement Plan (401K) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement and other professional advancements, including a Medical Assistant training program