Histology Technician (Per Diem) | Flexible Hours & Growth

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

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.