Histology Technician

Aura Health, Inc.; Urbana, Northern (IL, KY); Híbrido; USD 37.000 - 62.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Sign-on bonus

Descripción de la vacante

Aura Health, Inc. in Urbana, IL seeks a Histotechnician to perform routine histopathology tasks including microtomy, embedding, cryotomy, immunohistochemistry, and special staining for pathologist review.

Requirements include ASCP Histotechnician certification and an Associate's Degree in a biological sciences field. The role offers a sign-on bonus and supports diagnostic patient care in a healthcare setting.

Formación

• ASCP HT certification required and degree in biological sciences or related field.
• Experience with routine histology, special stains, and quality control.
• Ability to manage labeled tissue samples and maintain slides.

Responsabilidades

• Cutting paraffin sections of surgical and autopsy tissue.
• Preparing equipment and reagents for histology workflows.
• Performing routine and special staining techniques.
• Labeling, filing, and maintaining tissue samples and slides.
• Conducting Quality Control and Quality Assurance procedures.

Conocimientos

Attention to detail

Histotechnological techniques

Quality Control

Educación

ASCP Histotechnician (HT) certification

Associate's Degree in biological sciences

Herramientas

Microtomy equipment

Immunohistochemistry

Staining techniques

Descripción del empleo

The Histotechnician is responsible for performing routine histopathological tasks such as microtomy, embedding, cryotomy, immunohistochemistry, and special staining procedures to prepare specimens for microscopic examination by a pathologist.

Qualifications include certification as a Histotechnician (HT) by ASCP, with an Associate's Degree in a related or biological science field. The role involves

• cutting paraffin sections of surgical and autopsy tissue
• preparing equipment and reagents
• performing routine and special staining techniques
• labeling, filing, and maintaining tissue samples and slides
• conducting Quality Control and Quality Assurance procedures

Key skills include attention to detail, adherence to regulations, and proficiency in histotechnological techniques.

This role offers a sign-on bonus for external candidates, with compensation ranging from $27.15 to $45.34 per hour. The position is vital for supporting diagnostic processes and patient care in a healthcare setting.