Histology Technician - Full-Time, Evening Shift + Benefits

NorthShore University HealthSystem; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 39,220 - 58,837; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Savings Account Options

Free Parking

Paid Time Off

Community Involvement Opportunities

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Evanston is looking for a Histology Technician to join their team. This full-time role involves processing and embedding tissues, performing microtomy, and working with both manual and automated techniques. An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Laboratory Science is required along with HT/HTL certification. The position offers great benefits like tuition reimbursement and health savings account options, all while fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• HT/HTL Certificate (ASCP) or equivalent required.
• 1 year experience in Histology Laboratory preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process tissues using Xpress microwave rapid tissue processor.
• Embed tissue manually and using Sakura Auto TEK embedder.
• Perform microtomy of paraffin embedded tissue blocks.

Skills

Ability to perform manual embedding

Microtomy of paraffin embedded tissue blocks

Experience in Histology Laboratory

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in Laboratory Science

Completed accredited Histology Technology program

Job description

A prominent healthcare organization in Evanston is looking for a Histology Technician to join their team. This full-time role involves processing and embedding tissues, performing microtomy, and working with both manual and automated techniques. An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Laboratory Science is required along with HT/HTL certification. The position offers great benefits like tuition reimbursement and health savings account options, all while fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.