Histology Technician: Precision Slide Processing

Methodist Health System; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is seeking a Histology Technologist to prepare slides for microscopic examination and support pathologists. You will handle specimen processing, labeling, and coordination of test requests with patient care units and physicians.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent, histology training, and ASCP certification eligibility. Experience in a histology lab is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of histology training program or equivalent on-the-job histology training.
• Associate’s degree in Biological Sciences preferred.
• HT (ASCP) / HTL (ASCP) certification or eligible.
• Minimum of 3 years full-time histology lab experience in lieu of certification.
• Certified HT work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to hospital standards and promotes teamwork.
• Creates and maintains a safe environment for staff and facility.
• Ensures complete, accurate, and timely slide processing.
• Communicates with the healthcare team and co-workers.
• Follows lab standards for slide production including processing, embedding, sectioning, mounting, staining.
• Assesses stain quality daily and maintains equipment and quality systems.
• Ensures tissues are triaged and accessioned.
• Documents critical patient information in LIS and communicates across care continuum.
• Shows personal responsibility for performance and quality.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Histology knowledge

Quality assurance

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

HT (ASCP) / HTL (ASCP) eligible

Histology training program or on-the-job histology training

Associate’s degree in Biological Sciences (preferred)

Job description

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is seeking a Histology Technologist to prepare slides for microscopic examination and support pathologists. You will handle specimen processing, labeling, and coordination of test requests with patient care units and physicians.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent, histology training, and ASCP certification eligibility. Experience in a histology lab is preferred.