Histology Technologist: Advanced Anatomic Pathology

Duke Careers; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Health in Durham, NC is seeking a Histology Technologist (PRN) to perform routine histopathology tests in a clinical laboratory, supporting diagnosis and patient care. You will work in the Department of Anatomic Pathology and Digital Analytics within Duke University Hospital.

Responsibilities include processing, embedding, sectioning, staining, labeling, and QC, with data entry in hospital information systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Physical, Biological, or Clinical Laboratory Science; or Medical Technology, with CLIA/CAP education requirements.
• HTL certification must be obtained within 18 months.
• One year lab experience with BS/BA in Science or NAACLS program allowed.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine histopathology sections for microscopic examination.
• Prepare tissue processing, embedding, microtome cutting, and mounting.
• Label and manage tissue samples, cassettes, and slides.
• Obtain specimens from operating rooms and other areas as required.
• Perform QC procedures to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Utilize hospital information systems and software.

Skills

Histology skills

Attention to detail

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Physical, Biological, or Clinical Laboratory Science; or Medical Technology

Job description

Duke Health in Durham, NC is seeking a Histology Technologist (PRN) to perform routine histopathology tests in a clinical laboratory, supporting diagnosis and patient care. You will work in the Department of Anatomic Pathology and Digital Analytics within Duke University Hospital.

Responsibilities include processing, embedding, sectioning, staining, labeling, and QC, with data entry in hospital information systems.