Histology Technician Trainee

shusa; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Free lab services for you and dependi-

Job summary

Sonic Healthcare USA, via Laboratory Medicine Consultants LTD, seeks a Histotechnology professional for our Las Vegas laboratory. You will embed and prepare slides for H&E and special stains, and support maintenance and troubleshooting in a regulated setting.

The ideal candidate holds CAHEA/NAACLS accreditation with HT (ASCP), at least 1 year of high-complexity testing experience, and strong reading, writing, and analytical skills. Shift: 3rd Nights; benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a Histotechnology program accredited by CAHEA/NAACLS and HT (ASCP) certification.
• 1 year of laboratory training or experience performing high complexity testing.
• Certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathologists or equivalent.
• Strong reading, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to operate standard laboratory equipment (microscopes, analyzers, centrifuges, pipettes).

Responsibilities

• Embed and prepare slides for routine H&E and special stain procedures.
• Perform and document scheduled preventive maintenance.
• Troubleshoot processing, embedding, cutting, and staining as needed.
• Work in a fast-paced lab with biological and chemical hazards.
• Champion safety, compliance, and quality control.

Skills

Reading skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Safety awareness

Education

Histotechnology HT (ASCP) certification

CAHEA/NAACLS-accredited Histotechnology program

1 year laboratory training or high complexity testing experience

Tools

Microscopes

Automated analyzers

Centrifuges

Pipettes

Job description

Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications:

We're not just a workplace - we're a Great Place to Work certified employer!

Proudly certified as a Great Place to Work, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment. At Sonic Healthcare USA, we emphasize teamwork and innovation. Check out our job openings and advance your career with a company that values its team members!

You put the pro in medical laboratory professional. You've got problem-solving instincts, a passion for patient care, and the technical training to deliver quality results. You're also looking for great benefits, the support of an all-star team, and an opportunity to grow your career.

Join our front line of #HealthcareHeroes! Our mission is to advance the health and wellbeing of our communities as a leader in clinical laboratory solutions.

This opportunity is -

Location: Las Vegas, NV

Status: Full-time

Shift: 3rd Nights

Benefit Eligible

In this role, you will:

• Perform a vital part of the patient care process through embedding and preparing slides for routine H & E and special stain procedures
• Performs and documents scheduled preventative maintenance
• Recognize when troubleshooting is needed for processing, embedding, cutting, staining
• Work in a fast-paced laboratory environment with biological and chemical hazards
• Champion safety, compliance, and quality control

All you need is:

• At minimum graduation from a school of Histotechnology accredited by CAHEA/NAACLS AND HT (ASCP)
• 1 year of laboratory training or experience performing high complexity testing
• Certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathologists or equivalent
• Strong reading, writing, and analytical skills
• Ability to operate general laboratory equipment, including but not limited to: telephones, computers, automated analyzers, centrifuges, microscopes, manual and automated pipettes, and audible alarms

Bonus points if you've got:

• 2+ years of laboratory training or experience in a high volume laboratory with documented special stain and immunohistochemistry experience

We'll give you:

• Appreciation for your work
• A feeling of satisfaction that you've helped people
• Opportunity to grow in your profession
• Free lab services for you and your dependents
• Work-life balance, including Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Help saving for retirement, with a 401(k) plus a company match
• A sense of belonging - we're a community!

We also want you to know:

This role will have routine access to Protected Health Information (PHI). Employees will be trained on reasonable safeguards and are expected to maintain strict confidentiality, as well as abide by all applicable privacy and security standards. Employees are expected only to access PHI when it is required to fulfill job duties.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Work Shift: 3rd Shift (United States of America)

Job Category: Laboratory Operations

Company: Laboratory Medicine Consultants LTD

Sonic Healthcare USA is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.