Histology Technician – Tissue Prep & Stains Specialist

Parkland Health and Hospital System (PHHS); Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland Health and Hospital System (PHHS) in Dallas, TX seeks a Histotechnician to prepare tissue specimens for microscopic examination, maintain equipment, and ensure compliance with PHHS guidelines. Position requires histology-specific training or appropriate degree pathways and demonstrated communication skills.

Responsibilities include specimen receipt, processing, staining, and record-keeping, with ASCP HT certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have completed NAACLS Histotechnician program or equivalent.
• Associates degree acceptable alternative.
• 60 sem hours with biology and chemistry acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Receive specimens and verify labeling and orders.
• Prepare routine gross tissue specimens for microscopic examination.
• Prepare solutions and stains per specifications.
• Maintain records and logs.

Skills

Equipment knowledge

Oral and written communication

Histologic procedures

Education

NAACLS Histotechnician program

Associate's degree

60 semester hours with biology/chemistry

Job description

Parkland Health and Hospital System (PHHS) in Dallas, TX seeks a Histotechnician to prepare tissue specimens for microscopic examination, maintain equipment, and ensure compliance with PHHS guidelines. Position requires histology-specific training or appropriate degree pathways and demonstrated communication skills.

Responsibilities include specimen receipt, processing, staining, and record-keeping, with ASCP HT certification preferred.