Histology Technician - Tissue Prep & Specimen Care

Parkland Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland Health is seeking a Histotechnician to receive, process, and prepare tissue specimens for microscopic examination. You will ensure specimen integrity, accurate labeling, and proper documentation for pathology workflows.

The role requires NAACLS Histotechnician training or equivalent, with optional related degrees; experience and ongoing certification alignment are valued to support quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Completed training in an approved NAACLS Histotechnician program or equivalent.
• An Associate's degree may be substituted for HT credentials.
• 60 credit hours with biology and chemistry from an accredited college may satisfy education requirements.

Responsibilities

• Receive specimens and assess integrity, verify labeling and orders.
• Prepare routine gross tissue specimens for microscopic examination (processing, embedding, sectioning, staining).
• Prepare solutions and stains to meet procedural specifications.
• Maintain laboratory records and logs per standards.
• Serve as a resource to hospital personnel and physicians; collaborate with team.
• Stay current with histology advances and maintain relevant certifications.

Skills

Histology equipment

Communication

Histology techniques

Education

NAACLS Histotechnician program

Associate's degree

60 semester hours with biology & chemistry

Job description

Parkland Health is seeking a Histotechnician to receive, process, and prepare tissue specimens for microscopic examination. You will ensure specimen integrity, accurate labeling, and proper documentation for pathology workflows.

The role requires NAACLS Histotechnician training or equivalent, with optional related degrees; experience and ongoing certification alignment are valued to support quality patient care.