Histology Technician

American Esoteric Laboratories; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lab services for you and your dep

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

A sense of belonging

Job summary

Sonic Healthcare USA in Beachwood, Ohio is seeking a Histology Technician Trainee to support patient care by embedding and preparing slides for routine H&E and special stains, perform gross description and dissection, and document maintenance.

The role requires 1 year of lab training or experience, strong reading, writing and analytical skills, and the ability to operate general lab equipment such as microscopes, pipettes, centrifuges, automated analyzers, and more.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Perform embedding and preparing slides for routine H&E and special stain procedures.
• Perform gross description and dissection of specimens received.
• Performs and documents 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

Reading & writing

Analytical skills

Equipment operation

1 year lab training/experience

Education

B.S. in chemical/biological science or medical laboratory technology

Histotechnology CAHEA/NAACLS HT (ASCP) certification

1 year lab training/experience in high complexity testing

Tools

Automated analyzers

Centrifuges

Microscopes

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

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.
• Performs and documents 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

All you need is

• 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.

About Sonic Healthcare USA

Sonic Healthcare USA is a subsidiary of Sonic Healthcare Limited, one of the world's largest medical diagnostic companies, providing laboratory services to medical practitioners, hospitals and community health services, with operations in eight countries, on three continents and providing care to over 100 million patients each year. Sonic Healthcare USA is a leading provider of state-of-the-art laboratory services and pathology practices throughout the USA with eight operating divisions and nearly eight thousand US- based employees, 330 Pathologists and serving over 30 million patients per year. Sonic Healthcare USA operates under a federated business model that emphasizes medical leadership and community-based testing services to provide outstanding quality and service to the doctors and patients that they serve. For more information, visit the Sonic Healthcare website at www.sonichealthcareusa.com.