Histology Technician-Lab- PRN- Shift Varies

Marshall Medical Centers; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntsville Hospital Health System in Huntsville, AL seeks a Histology Technician to perform high-volume, repetitive tests in the anatomic pathology laboratory, following standard procedures. You will identify causes of technical and instrumental problems and maintain strict patient information confidentiality.

The role requires excellent communication skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a commitment to precision in reporting numbers and names.

Qualifications

• HS/GED required.
• HT (ASCP) certification preferred within 3 months of hire.
• Experience in pathology or other lab certifications considered with pathology experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs high-volume, repetitive tests in an anatomic pathology laboratory using standard procedures.
• Identifies causes of technical and instrument problems.

Skills

Excellent communication

Fast-paced environment

Prioritizing and changing tasks

Confidentiality

Integrity and accuracy in reporting

Education

HS/GED

HT (ASCP) certification preferred

Job description

Overview

The Histology technician performs high volume, repetitive tests in an anatomic pathology laboratory using standard procedures, identifies causes of technical and instrumental problems

Qualifications

Education:HS/GED Required

License, Certification or Registration: Certification as HT (ASCP) preferred within 3 months of hire

Experience: Other Lab Certifications considered with Pathology experience

Additional Skills/Abilities:Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a fast paced environment, requiring prioritizing and changing tasks frequently and quickly. Must be able to maintain absolute confidentiality in the handling of patient information. Absolute integrity and accuracy in the identification and reporting of number and names.

About Us

Build your career with us

At Huntsville Hospital, Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children and Madison Hospital, you’ll find meaningful work, supportive teams and opportunities to grow within a locally governed, nonprofit health system committed to the communities we serve. Our workplace culture has earned national recognition, including Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces in Health Care 2026 and Forbes’ America’s Best-in-State Employers 2025.
Huntsville Hospital is the region’s primary referral center for advanced and specialty care, home to a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU and North Alabama’s Level I Trauma Center. Together, our three Madison County hospitals have 971 licensed beds and offer career opportunities across a wide range of specialties and care settings.
Employees have access to continuing education, Shared Governance, Clinical Ladder, Nurse Residency, tuition assistance, child care, wellness resources, an on-site employee pharmacy and health clinic, and more. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a partner in the U.S. Army Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) Program.

Huntsville Hospital Benefits:

We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401Korganization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discountsto phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!

Learn more about Huntsville Hospital Health System:

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• Benefits: https://careers.hhsys.org/why-hh-health/benefits/benefits-at-huntsville-hospital/
• Education & Professional Development: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/education
• Life In Huntsville: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/about-huntsville-al