Histology Technician/Grossing Technician

American Esoteric Laboratories; Arizona; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lab services

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision benefits

401(k) match

Job summary

Sonic Healthcare USA in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking a Histology Technician to prepare tissue for microscopic examination, embed, section, stain, and mount specimens under the direction of a Pathologist.

Requires Associate’s Degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology with CLIA high complexity requirements; includes 24 semester hours of MLS or 24 hours science with chemistry/biology. We offer growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution.
• Education must include 24 semester hours of MLS courses, or 24 semester hours of science with chemistry/biology and 12 semester hours of related MLS coursework.

Responsibilities

• Prepares sections of human tissue for microscopic examination and patient diagnosis (gross, embed, section, stain, mount).
• Performs recuts and additional stains including special and immunohistochemistry stains as requested by a Pathologist.

Education

Associate’s Degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology

Job description

Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications:

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Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Hours: 2:00 PM - 10:30 pm Days: Monday - Friday Fulltime/Benefit Eligible

In this role, you will:

Prepares sections of human tissue for microscopic examination and patient diagnosis, using techniques to gross (dissect tissue), embed (orient specimen in paraffin block), section (cut thin sections of tissue), stain (enhance contrast of tissue and highlight specific features of interest with routine hematoxylin and eosin stains), and mount tissue (adhere tissue onto glass slides), from surgical procedures. Performs recuts and additional stains including special and immunohistochemistry stains, as requested by a Pathologist.

All you need is:

Associate’s Degree in the field of Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory technology obtained from an accredited institution or equivalent under the 1988 Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) guidelines of high complexity testing ** OR ** Education/training equivalent to the above that includes at least 60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution. This education must include 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, or 24 semester hours of science courses that includes 6 semester hours of chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology or medical laboratory technology in any combination.

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

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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Work Shift: Job Category: Laboratory Operations Company: Laboratory Medicine Consultants LTD

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.

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.