Histology Technician - Slide Prep & Lab Support

Mosaic Life Care; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Mosaic Life Care is hiring a Histotechnician (non-certified) to prepare cytology and pathology slides under supervision and to maintain accurate records. The role involves monitoring reagents and supplies while assisting pathologists in specimen evaluation.

You will embed, section, label tissues, enter patient data, manage blocks and stains, and ensure quality control. The position requires basic biology/chemistry coursework and 1 year of laboratory experience.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• 12 hours combined biology/chemistry college credits within past 8 years required.
• 1 year laboratory experience required.
• 2 years histology clinical lab experience preferred.
• HT license required within 2 years of hire; HTL license required with 2 years of hire.
• 12-14 months of clinical training/on-boarding period required.

Responsibilities

• Embed, section, make cassettes and label tissues for examination by the Pathologist.
• Enter patient information, charge for procedures, test and enter diagnosis.
• Prepare and maintain quality of cytology/pathology blocks, slide stains and reagents.
• Inventory, order, and stock supplies for the area and frozen section room; pick up specimens as needed.
• Keep the area clean and orderly; handle send-outs.

Skills

Precise hand-eye coordination

Reading, writing, counting, reasoning

Lifting 30-40 pounds

Familiarity with human anatomy

Effective communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

12 hours biology/chemistry college credit (past 8 years)

Job description

Mosaic Life Care is hiring a Histotechnician (non-certified) to prepare cytology and pathology slides under supervision and to maintain accurate records. The role involves monitoring reagents and supplies while assisting pathologists in specimen evaluation.

You will embed, section, label tissues, enter patient data, manage blocks and stains, and ensure quality control. The position requires basic biology/chemistry coursework and 1 year of laboratory experience.