Histology Technician / SEIU - Q - Full Time - Day Shift -

High Market Health; Natrona Heights (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Histology Technician to join their team. This role involves performing essential histological procedures on patient specimens, preparing slides for diagnosis, and assisting pathologists in various examinations. With a strong focus on quality control and laboratory efficiency, you will operate and maintain sophisticated instrumentation while ensuring a clean and organized work environment. This position offers a competitive sign-on bonus and the opportunity to work in a supportive team dedicated to providing high-quality patient care. If you're passionate about histology and looking to advance your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

15,000 sign on bonus

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Qualifications

• HT (ASCP) certification required within one year of hire.
• One year of clinical histology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare slides of surgical and postmortem tissues for diagnosis.
• Maintain laboratory instrumentation and perform quality checks.
• Assist pathologists during consultations and maintain work area.

Skills

Histological procedures

Quality control

Staining procedures

Laboratory instrumentation

Education

HT (ASCP) certification

Clinical histology experience

Tools

Microscope

Tissue embedding equipment

Job description

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

15,000 sign on bonus available

Sign on bonus available. Eligibility requirements must be met to receive the sign on bonus. Eligibility requirements will be discussed with the Recruiter.

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

Works under supervision to perform routine and special histological procedures on patient specimens. Prepares slides of surgical and post mortem tissues for pathological diagnosis and assists the pathologist in gross dissection and postmortem examinations.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Embeds, sections, accurately labels and processes tissue sections in accordance with department policies and procedures to produce slides for pathologist's review. (35%)
• Operates, calibrates, checks and maintains instrumentation. Recognizes problems with quality control and test procedures and takes appropriate action to ensure quality clinical information. (25%)
• Performs routine and special staining procedures. (15%)
• Assists Pathologist in operation room with intraoperative consultations, with or without frozen section. Performs frozen sections; sections bones for decalcification. (5%)
• Maintains the cleanliness of the work area and adequate supplies for efficient laboratory operations. (5%)
• May assist with collection of anatomic pathology specimens. (5%)
• May mentor student and new employees in laboratory testing following WPAHS policies and procedures. (5%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

• HT (ASCP) (American Society of Clinical Pathologists-Histology Technician), or HT (ASCP) eligible and must be obtained within one (1) year of hire or transfer.

Preferred

• One year of clinical histology experience.