Histology Technician: Precise Lab Impact & Growth

Medical City Healthcare; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid time off and family leave

401(k) match

Wellbeing support

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Medical City Dallas, part of the Medical City Healthcare family, is seeking a Histology Technician to prepare and process tissue specimens for microscopic examination. You will work with pathologists and care teams to ensure accurate, timely results and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

The role involves histology and cytology procedures, equipment maintenance, and adherence to department policies to safeguard specimen integrity and patient care.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or preferred education in histology/biomedical sciences.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year experience in a clinical laboratory setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality control and quality assurance and participate in continuous quality improvement.
• Prepare and process specimens for gross and microscopic examination by a pathologist.
• Perform histology and cytology procedures including fixation, embedding, sectioning, staining and slide preparation.
• Maintain accurate specimen, block and slide identification.
• Troubleshoot equipment and processes and escalate issues when necessary.
• Support accreditation activities and department goals for quality, safety and patient care.

Education

Associate's Degree in Histology, Medical Technology, Biomedical Science, Biology or Chemistry

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Medical City Dallas, part of the Medical City Healthcare family, is seeking a Histology Technician to prepare and process tissue specimens for microscopic examination. You will work with pathologists and care teams to ensure accurate, timely results and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

The role involves histology and cytology procedures, equipment maintenance, and adherence to department policies to safeguard specimen integrity and patient care.