Histology Technician: Tissue Prep & Pathology Support

Parkland Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland Health is seeking a Histology Technician to receive and prepare tissue specimens for microscopic examination across surgical, autopsy, research, and outside cases. You will verify labeling, prepare specimens, embed, cut, stain, and coverslip to meet accreditation standards.

The role requires completion of a NAACLS Histotechnician program or an Associate's degree or 60 semester hours with biology/chemistry, and one year histopathology experience is preferred. HT (ASCP) preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have successfully completed training in an approved NAACLS Histotechnician program.
• OR An Associate's degree.
• OR at least 60 semester hours of academic credit from a regionally accredited college/university with a combination of 12 semester hours of biology and chemistry.

Responsibilities

• Receive specimens, assess specimen integrity, verify labeling and documentation, and ensure correct billing.
• Prepare routine gross tissue specimens for microscopic examination including surgical, autopsy, research and outside cases; processing, embedding, cutting, staining and cover slipping.
• Prepare solutions and stains to meet procedural specifications.
• Maintain laboratory records and logs reflecting procedures performed and documentation standards.
• Serve as a resource to PHHS personnel, hospital and physicians, fostering a positive team environment.
• Identify ways to improve work processes and customer satisfaction; implement and monitor results.
• Stay current with developments in Anatomic Pathology by attending seminars and maintaining histology certification.
• Maintain inventory and cleanliness of equipment; troubleshoot malfunctions in compliance with PHHS guidelines.

Skills

Equipment operation

Oral & written communication

Histology techniques

Education

NAACLS Histotechnician program

Associate's degree

60 semester hours biology & chemistry

Tools

Microtomes

Stainers

Coverslips

Job description

Parkland Health is seeking a Histology Technician to receive and prepare tissue specimens for microscopic examination across surgical, autopsy, research, and outside cases. You will verify labeling, prepare specimens, embed, cut, stain, and coverslip to meet accreditation standards.

The role requires completion of a NAACLS Histotechnician program or an Associate's degree or 60 semester hours with biology/chemistry, and one year histopathology experience is preferred. HT (ASCP) preferred.