Histology Technician or Trainee (2nd Shift)

American Esoteric Laboratories; Imperial Beach (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Free lab services for you and depend4

Job summary

Sonic Healthcare USA is hiring for a Histotechnologist role based in Exeter, NH. The position involves embedding and slide preparation for routine H&E and special stains, with responsibilities including preventative maintenance and troubleshooting in a high-safety, high-quality lab environment.

The role requires 1 year of lab experience and a HS diploma; an AS/BS in Histotechnology is preferred and ASCP HT/HTL certification is valued. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in microtomy and embedding.
• 1 year of laboratory training or experience performing high complexity testing.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Associates or Bachelors of Science in histotechnology preferred.
• ASCP HT/HTL certification preferred.
• State licensure, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Embed and prepare slides for routine H&E and special stain procedures.
• Perform and document scheduled preventative maintenance.
• Troubleshoot processing, embedding, cutting, and staining as needed.
• Work in a fast-paced laboratory with biological and chemical hazards.
• Champion safety, compliance, and quality control.

Skills

Histology

Histology tech

Quality control

Safety procedures

Education

BS/AS in Histotechnology

ASCP HT/HTL certification (preferred)

Tools

Histology equipment

Job description

Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications:

We're not just a workplace - we're a Great Place to Work certified employer! Proudly certified as a Great Place to Work, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment. At Sonic Healthcare USA, we emphasize teamwork and innovation. Check out our job openings and advance your career with a company that values its team members! Quality is in our DNA -- is it in yours? You put the pro in medical laboratory professional. You’ve got problem-solving instincts, a passion for patient care, and the technical training to deliver quality results. You’re also looking for great benefits, the support of an all-star team, and an opportunity to grow your career. Join our front line of #HealthcareHeroes! Our mission is to advance the health and wellbeing of our communities as a leader in clinical laboratory solutions.

Location: Exeter, New Hampshire

Days: Monday - Friday

Hours: 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Full-time: Benefit Eligible

In this role, you will:

• Perform a vital part of the patient care process through embedding and preparing slides for routine H & E and special stain procedures
• Performs and documents scheduled preventative maintenance
• Recognize when troubleshooting is needed for processing, embedding, cutting, staining
• Work in a fast-paced laboratory environment with biological and chemical hazards
• Champion safety, compliance, and quality control

All you need is:

• Experience in microtomy and embedding.
• 1 year of laboratory training or experience performing high complexity testing
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates or Bachelors of Science degree and completion of histtechnology program preferred.
• Certification as a histotechnician (HT) or histotechnologist (HTL) by American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) preferred.
• State licensure, if applicable.

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
• A sense of belonging – we’re a community!

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: Aurora NH/Seacoast Shift 12-6 (United States of America)

Job Category: Laboratory Operations

Company: Seacoast Pathology Inc 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.

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.