Histology Technologist

Community Health Systems; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Histology Technologist to perform essential lab procedures ensuring the accuracy of diagnostic tests. This role involves preparing and processing tissue specimens for microscopic examination, maintaining laboratory equipment, and adhering to safety and quality standards in patient care. Ideal candidates will have relevant certifications and experience in a histology laboratory.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a histology laboratory preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical procedures in histology such as processing, embedding, cutting, and staining tissue specimens.
• Operate and maintain complex histology instruments and perform quality control procedures.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and lab regulations.

Skills

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Record keeping

Lab safety protocols

Education

Histotechnologist (HTL) certification

Histotechnician (HT) certification

BCLS - Basic Life Support

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Job Summary

The Histology Technologist is responsible for performing all technical procedures in the histology laboratory, including the preparation, processing, embedding, cutting, and staining of tissue specimens for microscopic examination by a pathologist. This role ensures the accuracy and quality of all histologic preparations and adheres to established laboratory protocols, regulatory guidelines, and safety procedures. The Histology Technologist plays a critical role in diagnostic accuracy and patient care by producing high-quality slides for pathologic interpretation.

Job Summary

The Histology Technologist is responsible for performing all technical procedures in the histology laboratory, including the preparation, processing, embedding, cutting, and staining of tissue specimens for microscopic examination by a pathologist. This role ensures the accuracy and quality of all histologic preparations and adheres to established laboratory protocols, regulatory guidelines, and safety procedures. The Histology Technologist plays a critical role in diagnostic accuracy and patient care by producing high-quality slides for pathologic interpretation.

Essential Functions

• Receives, processes, embeds, cuts, stains, and prepares tissue specimens using routine, special, and immunohistochemical staining techniques in accordance with established protocols.
• Operates and maintains complex histology instruments and equipment; performs preventative maintenance and troubleshooting as required.
• Performs and documents quality control procedures to ensure accuracy and consistency in testing results and compliance with accreditation standards.
• Verifies specimen identification and correlates with requisition data to ensure accurate labeling and documentation; investigates and resolves discrepancies.
• Maintains a clean and organized laboratory workspace; ensures proper disposal of biological waste and adheres to safety and infection control procedures.
• Prepares reagents and staining solutions, ensuring correct labeling, storage, and availability; monitors supply levels and notifies appropriate personnel when restocking is needed.
• Performs clerical duties related to specimen logging, documentation, and data entry; may assist with cytology pre-analytic functions based on departmental needs.
• Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific and population-specific considerations when processing tissue specimens.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
  
  

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a histology laboratory preferred
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to solve problems and innovate solutions.
• Demonstrated detail-orientation and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work autonomously and contribute as a team.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with healthcare personnel.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and maintain accurate records.
• Knowledge of and adherence to lab safety protocols and procedures.
  
  

Licenses and Certifications

• Histotechnologist (HTL) required or
• Histotechnician (HT) required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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