Histology Technician

DermDox Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

DermDox Group is seeking a Histology Technician to support receiving, processing, and preparing tissue specimens for microscopic analysis. You will work in a fast-paced lab, collaborating with pathologists to ensure accurate specimen handling and documentation.

The role emphasizes meticulous attention to patient identification, quality control, and adherence to safety standards while contributing to ongoing education and lab operations.

Qualifications

• Completion of a CAHEA-accredited histotechnology program.
• Associates degree plus one year histopathology within the last three years under supervision of a pathologist.
• High school diploma with two years histopathology experience under supervision of a pathologist.

Responsibilities

• Receives, processes, and logs specimens with proper patient identification.
• Assists pathologists with tissue grossing and labeling cassettes.
• Processes, embeds, and sections tissues for slides.
• Performs preventive maintenance and quality-control on microtomes and processors.
• Maintains safe, clean work area; attends staff meetings and training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Analytical skills

Education

CAHEA-accredited histotechnology program

Associates degree + 1 year histopathology experience

High school diploma + 2 years histopathology experience

ASCP certification or eligible

Job description

Description

Job Summary

The Histology Technician will perform various tasks required for receiving, processing, and preparing patient tissue specimens for microscopic examination and analysis.

Essential Functions:

• Performs specimen collection, accessioning and logging routines that include: making scheduled rounds to pick up surgical specimens; checking specimens for criteria of acceptability, assuring proper patient identification, specimen integrity, and appropriate paperwork; recording receipt of specimens in the log and assigning identification number according to department protocol; referring any problem specimen to the area of collection and informing the supervisor for follow-up action where necessary
• Assists pathologists with tissue grossing procedures such as: preparing the tissue grossing area with appropriate materials and instruments; maintaining and assuring specimen identification by correctly labeling cassettes and maintaining workflow in concert with the pathologist; cleaning workstations at the completion of grossing procedures. Ensures aseptic techniques and observes health safety protocols during the cleanup procedure to minimize risks to self and co-workers.
• Processes, embeds, and sections tissues for slides.
• Performs preventive maintenance and quality-control procedures such as oiling and cleaning microtomes according to schedule, recording temperatures on various instruments, changing the processor according to procedure, and changing staining solutions.
• Contributes to general laboratory functions and institutional needs by attending regular staff meetings and related continuing education activities; observing hospital and laboratory policies and safety practices and maintaining a safe, clean, and prepared work area.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education, Skills, and Experience:

• Completion of a CAHEA-accredited histotechnology program, or;
• Associates degree plus one year of full-time experience in histopathology within the last three years under the supervision of a pathologist, or;
• High school graduate or equivalent and two years of full-time experience in histopathology within the last five years under the supervision of a pathologist.
• ASCP certification as a histologic technician or eligible for certification.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.