Histology Technician (31298)

GI Alliance; Bedford (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

GI Alliance in Texas Bedford seeks a Histotechnician/HTL to perform embedding, microtomy and staining, with filing responsibilities in a busy histology lab.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and an associate degree in science for high-complexity tasks, plus the ability to adhere to CLIA 88 requirements and maintain accurate logs and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s degree in science or equivalent science education required for Histology Technicians performing gross examination of specimens and other high complexity testing.
• Education and training sufficient to support CLIA 88 requirements for the position held. This reflects the scope of practice in scheduled responsibilities and pay grade meeting all HCFA-CLIA 88 “testing personnel” criteria.

Responsibilities

• Provide backup for Lab Assistant duties.
• Gross, embed, cut, and stain tissue according to designated procedures.
• Perform all routine and specialized histology tissue slide preparation and staining procedures.
• Complete assigned workload within prescribed time limits.
• Prepare reagents for tissue processing and routine slide staining.
• Maintain legible, accurate complete logs and record of testing.
• Distribute slides to pathologists.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment.
• Troubleshoot procedures and instrumentation.
• Ensure all corporate safety, quality control, and quality assurance standards are met.
• Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA, and CAP regulations.
• Maintain a clean and well-organized work area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Associate's degree in science

High school diploma

Tools

Microtomy

Staining procedures

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Position Purpose

The Histotechnician/HTL's main responsibility is to perform all functions in the histology lab, including embedding, microtomy, staining, and filing.

Responsibilities / Duties / Functions / Tasks

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provide backup for Lab Assistant duties
• Gross, embed, cut, and stain tissue according to designated procedures
• Perform all routine and specialized histology tissue slide preparation and staining procedures
• Complete assigned workload within prescribed time limits
• Prepare reagents for tissue processing and routine slide staining
• Maintain legible, accurate complete logs and record of testing
• Distribute slides to pathologists
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment
• Troubleshoot procedures and instrumentation
• Ensure all corporate safety, quality control, and quality assurance standards are met
• Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA, and CAP regulations
• Maintain a clean and well-organized work area
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associate’s degree in science or equivalent science education required for Histology Technicians performing gross examination of specimens and other high complexity testing.
• Education and training sufficient to support CLIA 88 requirements for the position held. This reflects the scope of practice in scheduled responsibilities and pay grade meeting all HCFA-CLIA 88 “testing personnel” criteria.

Experience: One (1) year experience in laboratory setting preferred.

Additional Qualifications: N/A

Performance Requirements

• Must be reliable
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to compile data
• Ability to follow instructions/procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and co-workers
• Ability to perform work activities in a team environment with open communication
• Ability to maintain attention to detail and concentrate for extended periods of time
• Ability to function in a fast‑paced environment while under substantial time pressures and still maintain quality patient care
• Proficient technical (computer) skills with keyboarding
• Strong multi‑tasking ability in a fast‑paced environment
• Self-motivated with initiative
• Strong sense of ethics

Physical Requirements

• Frequently required to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time
• Use of hands to finger, handle, feel objects, tools or controls
• Reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Constantly talk, hear and smell
• Frequently lift 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move 25 to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

Equipment Operated

This role routinely involves standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Also, laboratory equipment is used daily.

Work Environment

This job operates in professional laboratory environments. Frequent exposure to toxic/caustic chemicals, moving/mechanical parts, sharp objects, blood or body fluids, communicable diseases, computer monitors, repetitive motions. Local travel in the region may be required to another location as needed.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and comply with all EEOC guidelines.