Histology Technician: Tissue Processing & Slide Staining

Jefferson City Medical Group; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO 148 hours+

401K with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Jefferson City Medical Group seeks a Histology Technician to process tissue specimens in a clinic-lab setting. You will receive specimens, prepare tissues, and embed in paraffin, ensuring high-quality slides for diagnosis.

Applicants should have ASCP HTL or eligible status, graduate from a histotechnology program, and be able to work independently with clear English communication. This on-site role offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Histotechnology program.
• Minimum experience as a Histology Technician or 1 year training under a registered Histology Technologist.
• ASCP Histotechnologist (HTL) license/certification required.
• Able to wear PPE and work safely in clinic environment.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Receive specimens/tissue from procedures, OR, diagnostics, or autopsy contexts.
• Sort specimens by priority and record in pathology log.
• Embed specimens into blocks and fix tissue in formalin.
• Operate tissue dehydration, clearing, paraffin impregnation, sectioning, and slide staining.

Skills

PPE readiness

Independence

Time management

English communication

Medical terminology

Education

Graduate histotechnology program

Tools

Microscopes

Microtomes

Paraffin embedding

Job description

Jefferson City Medical Group seeks a Histology Technician to process tissue specimens in a clinic-lab setting. You will receive specimens, prepare tissues, and embed in paraffin, ensuring high-quality slides for diagnosis.

Applicants should have ASCP HTL or eligible status, graduate from a histotechnology program, and be able to work independently with clear English communication. This on-site role offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.