Histology Technician - YH Pathology - Nights

WellSpan Health; York (York County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization where you will perform vital laboratory duties, including histology techniques and slide preparation. This role requires a keen eye for detail and the ability to work with advanced laboratory equipment. You will contribute to patient care by ensuring high-quality slide production and supporting the laboratory's operational excellence. With a commitment to professionalism and ethics, you'll thrive in a collaborative environment that values your contributions. Enjoy comprehensive health benefits and opportunities for personal and professional growth in a supportive workplace.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Short-term disability

Education assistance

Financial education and support

Wellness and Wellbeing programs

Caregiver support via Wellthy

Childcare referral service via Wellthy

Qualifications

• 3 years relevant experience required.
• Trains staff in proper histology techniques.

Responsibilities

• Performs specialized histology techniques and prepares microscopic slides.
• Maintains equipment and troubleshoots laboratory systems.

Skills

Good communication skills

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microtome

Cryostat

Pathology laboratory information system

Job description

Full Time (80 hours/pay period)

Nights

10:30p or 11:00p start Sunday thru Thursday

General Summary

Performs a variety of technical and general duties. Functions in one or more laboratory division.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of routine and specialized histology techniques in concurrence with established laboratory policies and procedures, trains staff in proper technique
• Supports the preparation of microscopic slides including tissue processing, paraffin block sectioning and H&E staining
• Produces high-quality slides from frozen or fixed tissues, including trimming, embedding, processing, sectioning using a microtome/cryostat, and staining with appropriate stains.
• Performs equipment maintenance, reagent recycling/reclamation and efficient use of the pathology laboratory information system and specimen tracking system., troubleshoots equipment
• Enters or retrieves data from established computer files.

Required for All Jobs:

• Performs other related duties as identified.
• WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a compliance program to support WellSpan's values and standards for professionalism, integrity, and ethics. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization and the performance expectations of the job, the department, and the compliance program.
• WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a privacy program to safeguard the patient information and the business and operational information of the organization. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization to safeguard patient and business/operational information.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma or GED Required

Work Experience:

• 3 years Relevant experience. Required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Good communication and computer skills.

Benefits Offered:

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Short-term disability
• Education assistance
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay
• Wellness and Wellbeing programs
• Caregiver support via Wellthy
• Childcare referral service via Wellthy