Histology Technician - 3rd Shift

Sonic Healthcare USA; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Sonic Healthcare USA is seeking a histology professional to prepare tissue sections for microscopic examination, perform recuts, and ensure specimen integrity in a fast-paced lab in Dallas, TX. You will maintain equipment, adhere to CAP/CLIA regulations, and support quality control in a 3rd shift environment.

Qualifications include an Associate degree or higher in Histotechnology or related science, plus histology experience or a histotechnician training program. Competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate degree or higher in Histotechnology or in a chemical/physical/biological science with related training.
• At least 1 year of histology experience within the last 5 years under a board-certified pathologist; or completion of a histotechnician training program of at least 9 months.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tissue sections for microscopic examination and patient diagnosis using embedding and sectioning techniques.
• Perform recuts as requested by a Pathologist.
• Label requisitions, cassettes and slides; affix coverslips.
• Maintain equipment and monitor quality controls; operate and sanitize lab equipment.

Skills

Strong reading, writing, and analytic

Ability to operate general laboratory

Education

Associate degree or higher in Histotechnology

Associate degree or higher in chemical/physical/biological science

Tools

Microscope

Automated analyzers

Centrifuges

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! 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 wellbeing of our communities as a leader in clinical laboratory solutions.

Location: Dallas, Texas Days: Monday - Friday Hours: 2:00 am - 10:30 am Full-time: Benefit Eligible

In this role, you will:

• Prepare sections of human tissue for microscopic examination and patient diagnosis, using techniques to embed, and section tissue from surgical procedures.
• Performs recuts as requested by a Pathologist
• May label requisitions, cassettes and/or slides and affixes coverslip to slides.
• Recognize when troubleshooting is needed for processing, embedding, or cutting
• Maintains laboratory equipment and tracks all routine maintenance and quality controls performed.
• Operates, cleans, and sterilizes laboratory equipment, glassware, instruments, and workstation.
• Ensure specimen integrity upon arrival and throughout the entire process
• Escalate non-routine complicated specimens to the pathologist or lead histotechnician
• Disposes of hazardous chemical wastes per regulatory guidelines.
• Maintains strictest confidentiality.
• Complies with all state, federal, professional regulations as well as company and departmental rules, polices, and procedural manuals.
• Adherence to CAP, CLIA, state regulations, HIPAA, safety and OSHA regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Work in a fast-paced laboratory environment with biological and chemical hazards
• Champion safety, compliance, and quality control

All you need is:

• Associate degree or higher in Histotechnology from an accredited institution or an Associate degree or higher in a chemical, physical, or biological science from an accredited institution, plus one of the following:
• At least 1 year of histology experience within the last 5 years under the supervision of a board-certified pathologist; Completion of a histotechnician training program of at least 9 months from an accredited institution.
• 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 HT or HTL certification

We will give you:

• Appreciation for your work
• A feeling of satisfaction that you have helped people
• Opportunity to gain experience and 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 are a community!

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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Work Shift: 3rd Shift (United States of America) Job Category: Laboratory Operations Company: ProPath Services, LLC 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.