Histology Technician II - Day Shift with On-Call & Weekends

UMass Memorial Medical Group; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus possible

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Worcester, MA is seeking a non-exempt Histotechnologist to support the pathology labs. The role requires 40 hours weekly, with a day shift schedule (Wed-Sat) and on-call weekends.

The starting pay range is $30.91 to $46.03 per hour, depending on schedule and experience; final offer prorated for part-time. Responsibilities include processing, embedding, sectioning, staining, and slide preparation. Apply to join a team committed to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent. Successful completion of an accredited school of Histotechnology program. ASCP Certification eligible.
• Preferred: Associates degree in a related field. ASCP certification as a HT, or be HT certified with 60 college credits in biology and chemistry, or HT certified.

Responsibilities

• Follows established protocols to perform procedures and tests, referring to supervisory staff for complex cases.
• Maintains laboratory requirements and supplies, ensuring safety and proper operation of equipment.
• Performs routine procedures and quality control; logs and presents specimens for microscopic examination.
• Prepares tissue from surgical/diagnostic sources; performs fixation and staining for analysis.
• Cleans, calibrates and maintains laboratory equipment; attends continuing education as required.

Skills

Histotechnology

Anatomic pathology

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in related field

Job description

UMass Memorial Health in Worcester, MA is seeking a non-exempt Histotechnologist to support the pathology labs. The role requires 40 hours weekly, with a day shift schedule (Wed-Sat) and on-call weekends.

The starting pay range is $30.91 to $46.03 per hour, depending on schedule and experience; final offer prorated for part-time. Responsibilities include processing, embedding, sectioning, staining, and slide preparation. Apply to join a team committed to high-quality patient care.