Histology Technician

Jobtailor; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a skilled Histotechnician to prepare specimens for microscopic examination and perform routine histopathology tasks including microtomy, embedding, IHC, and special staining. You will assist with frozen sections and radiology procedures, using LIS/HIS and lab software, while ensuring CAP/CLIA compliance and safety procedures.

The role requires an Associate's Degree in a related field and HT certification within 2 years; strong attention to detail and mentoring abilities are

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in a related field or biological science required.
• HT certification from ASCP within 2 years required.
• Competence in slide and tissue processing with minimal errors.
• Understanding of laboratory procedures and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Receive and identify specimens, prepare them for microscopic examination by pathologist.
• Perform routine histopathology tasks: microtomy, embedding, IHC, special staining.
• Assist with frozen sections, radiology procedures, and cryostat work.
• Use LIS/HIS and laboratory software systems; maintain quality control data.
• Ensure compliance with CAP/CLIA, safety procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Microtomy

Embedding

Immunohistochemistry

Special Staining

Frozen Sections

Cryostat Work

Cytological Preparations

Quality Control

Instrument Maintenance

Slide Processing

Troubleshooting

Mentoring

Prioritization

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree in a related field or biological science

Histotechnician (HT) Certification from ASCP within 2 years

Tools

LIS

HIS

Laboratory Software Systems

Tissue Processors

Automatic Stainers

Cryostat

Fixatives

Job description

• Receive and correctly identify specimens and prepare them for microscopic examination by the pathologist
• Perform routine histopathological tasks including microtomy, embedding, immunohistochemistry, and special staining
• Assist with frozen sections and radiology procedures using appropriate instrumentation
• Use LIS, HIS, and laboratory software systems
• Comply with CAP, accrediting organization, CLIA, and other regulatory requirements
• Troubleshoot methodology, instrumentation, and procedural problems
• Perform, record, and monitor quality control data and instrument maintenance
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, accreditation testing, proficiency testing, and annual competencies
• Participate in training new personnel and mentor others
• Process slides, tissues, special stains, radiology procedures, frozen sections, and cytological preparations
• Maintain specimen integrity and process specimens according to accepted procedures
• Maintain a clean, stocked, safe work area and follow laboratory safety procedures
• Prepare fine needle aspiration totes and provide appropriate fixatives
• Pick up pathology specimens from hospital departments and assist the pathologist with accessioning, organizing, numbering, and labeling
• Gross specimens as appropriate
• Maintain stains and change solutions in tissue processors and automatic stainers
• Perform pathology sendouts to reference laboratories
• Freeze and cut tissue on a cryostat; stain and coverslip frozen-section slides and touch-preparation smears
• Monitor supplies and perform department- and shift-specific duties

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in a related field or biological science
• Histotechnician (HT) certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) within 2 years
• Demonstrated competence in slide and tissue processing preparation with minimal error
• Understanding of scientific theories and laboratory procedure techniques
• Knowledge of laboratory instrumentation and its basic and complex principles
• Knowledge of LIS, HIS, and applicable laboratory software systems
• Ability to troubleshoot methodology, instrumentation, and procedure issues
• Ability to perform and document quality control and instrument maintenance
• Ability to comply with CAP, CLIA, accrediting organization, and other regulatory requirements
• Ability to prioritize and complete testing in a timely manner
• Ability to maintain specimen integrity and follow laboratory safety procedures
• Ability to perform microtomy, embedding, immunohistochemistry, special staining, frozen sections, cryostat work, and cytological preparations

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in histopathological techniques including Microtomy, Embedding, and Immunohistochemistry, while ensuring compliance with CAP and CLIA regulations. Proficient in laboratory software systems and committed to maintaining specimen integrity and quality control.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Histotechnician Certification (HT)
• Microtomy
• Immunohistochemistry
• Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)
• Quality Control Documentation

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Microtomy
• Embedding
• Immunohistochemistry
• Special Staining
• Frozen Sections
• Cryostat Work
• Cytological Preparations
• Quality Control
• Instrument Maintenance
• Slide Processing

Soft Skills

• Troubleshooting
• Mentoring
• Prioritization
• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Histotechnician (HT) Certification

Industry Keywords

• CAP Compliance
• CLIA Compliance
• Accreditation Testing
• Proficiency Testing
• Laboratory Safety Procedures

Tools & Technologies

• Laboratory Software Systems
• Tissue Processors
• Automatic Stainers
• Cryostat
• Fixatives