Histology Technician - Per Diem

1300 Swedish Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift pay

On-call pay

Holiday pay

Annual increases

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Savings Plan

Health Savings Account

Retirement with match

Paid Time Off

Community involvement

Job summary

Endeavor Health is seeking a Histology Technician for per diem shifts at Swedish Hospital in Chicago. The role involves processing tissue specimens, embedding, sectioning and staining, with emphasis on quality control and accurate slide preparation.

You will operate microscopes and tissue processors, examine slides for abnormalities, and perform H&E, IHC, and special stains to support diagnoses. Requires Bachelor’s degree; ASCP HT/HTL certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Experience: 1 year in a histology laboratory.
• Certification: HT or HTL ASCP BOC certification recommended.
• Working knowledge with Benchmark Ultra, Special Stainer, and Sakura systems.

Responsibilities

• Process tissue specimens from receipt to embedding, sectioning, staining and mounting.
• Uphold quality control to ensure slide accuracy and reliability.
• Operate and maintain microscopes and tissue processors.
• Examine slides for tissue abnormalities and structures.
• Perform H&E, immunohistochemistry, and special stains to aid diagnosis.

Education

Bachelor's Degree Required

Tools

Benchmark Ultra

Special Stainer

Sakura Tissue Processing and Staining Systems

Job description

Hourly Pay Range

$28.47 - $42.71

Position Highlights

Position: Histology Technician - Per Diem
Location: Swedish Hospital
Full Time/Part Time: Resource, Per Diem
Hours: Monday-Friday, 1st shift, hours vary to 2nd shift, based on dept needs. Must be flexible.

What you will do

• Conducting tissue specimen processing to incudes: receiving, and preparing tissue specimens for histological examination, as well as embedding, sectioning, staining, and mounting on slides.
• Ensuring the accuracy and reliability of histological slides by adhering to strict quality control measures and protocols.
• Operating and maintain laboratory equipment, including microscopes and tissue processors.
• Examine slides to identify tissue abnormalities and cellular structures.
• Preforming various staining techniques, such as hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining, immunohistochemistry, and special stains, to enhance tissue visibility and aid in diagnosis.

Documentation

• Maintain detailed records of specimen processing, staining procedures, and quality control data.
• Document any discrepancies and take corrective actions as needed.
• Monitoring and restocking of laboratory supplies and reagents to ensure continuous workflow.
• Following safety protocols, including handling hazardous chemicals and biological materials, and maintain a clean and safe working environment.

What you will need

• Education: Bachelors Degree Required
• Experience: 1 Year Experience in a Histology Laboratory
• Certification: Certified Histotechnician (HT) – American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) or Certification: Certified Histotechnologist (HTL) – American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC)
• Required Unique or Preferred Skills: Working knowledge with Benchmark Ultra and Special Stainer, and Sakura Tissue Processing and Staining Systems

Benefits

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job (For eligible positions)
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

About Endeavor Health

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org. When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential. Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.