Histology Technician - Mohs Surgery

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 58,000 - 87,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Tuition benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

The Mohs Surgery department at University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a skilled Histology Technician. The ideal candidate is a Certified Histology Technician with an associate's degree and three years of histology experience, with onsite presence required.

Shift options include 10-hour and 8-hour days, with travel to West Houston or The Woodlands as needed. Salary ranges from $57,500 to $86,500 USD, with comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

Certified Histology Technician preferred.
Three years of Histology Technician experience required.
Onsite presence required.

Responsibilities

Prepare histology material for pathologist review.
Assist with specimen processing and labeling.
Participate in laboratory quality control and QA initiatives.

Skills

Histology Technician

Certification

Education

Associate degree

NAACLS accredited Histotechnician program

High school diploma

Job description

The Mohs Surgery department is seeking a skilled Histology Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a Certified Histology Technician with an associate's degree and three years of experience as a Histology Technician.

Shift: 7:00 am - 5:30 pm (10-hour shift) and 8:30 am - 5:00 pm (8-hour shift)

Location: Primary work location is the Medical Center; however, candidates must be willing to travel to the West Houston or The Woodlands location at least once per month as business needs require.

Salary range: minimum $57,500 - midpoint $72,000 - maximum $86,500

What's in It for You

Make a direct impact on patient care in a specialized Mohs Surgery environment by applying your histology expertise to support timely diagnoses and treatment for patients while working alongside a highly skilled clinical team.

Expand your technical skills and professional growth through hands-on involvement with quality assurance initiatives, new equipment evaluations, advanced histology processes, laboratory informatics, and opportunities to help train and mentor new team members.

Enjoy a competitive compensation and work-life balance package with a salary range of $57,500 - $86,500, flexible scheduling options including 10-hour shifts, and the opportunity to work across multiple MD Anderson locations, gaining exposure to diverse patient populations and operational environments.

Summary

The primary function of the Histology Technician is to conduct grossing and embedding of tissue specimens, ensuring precise preparation for histology analysis.

Key Job Functions

Prepares histology material for pathologist review Prepares histology material using established departmental procedures and demonstrating high-quality technical skills. Produces histology materials at or above productivity standards. Assists also in training new laboratory personnel.

Specimen preparation/Laboratory Informatics/Safety Assists with all aspects of specimen processing including identifying, sorting and labeling of blocks and slides. Uses laboratory informatics system to document workflow, track and identify specimens. Performs all laboratory duties following established safety guidelines.

Quality Control, New Equipment/Solution Preparation Review patient material as part of section quality assurance and participate in laboratory quality control processes. Evaluates new equipment, procedures and techniques and participates in implementation. Prepare reagents and solutions. Maintains and cleans laboratory equipment.

Education

Required: High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred: Successful completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) accredited Histotechnician program -or- associate's degree.

Certification

Required: None

Preferred: Histology Technician (HT) or Histology Technologist (HTL) registration with the American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP).

Experience

Required: Three years of Histology Technician experience. With Associate's degree, one-year experience in histopathology within the last ten years under the supervision of a pathologist (certified by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic Pathology, or eligible) or an appropriately certified medical scientist.

With successful completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) accredited Histotechnician program, no experience is required.

Preferred: None

Onsite Presence: Is Required

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

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