Histology Technologist: Advanced Tissue Diagnostics (PRN)

Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Part time

Job summary

Duke University Health System Clinical Laboratories is seeking a Histology Technologist to perform routine histopathology tests in a clinical laboratory for use in diagnosis and treatment. This PRN, as needed position supports the Department of Anatomic Pathology and Digital Analytics at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC.

The role requires education in laboratory science, 1 year lab experience or NAACLS program, and HTL certification eligibility within 18 months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science/Arts in Chemical, Physical, Biological, or Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology.
• Must meet CLIA/CAP education requirements for high-complexity testing.
• Certification eligibility (HTL) within 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine histopathological tests for diagnosis and treatment.
• Prepare tissue sections, processing, embedding, and staining.
• Label, file, and maintain records of tissue samples and slides.
• Obtain specimens from operating rooms as required.
• Perform frozen cryostat sectioning and QC procedures.

Skills

Histology skills

Quality control

Education

B.S./B.A. in Laboratory Science

Tools

Laboratory information systems

Job description

Duke University Health System Clinical Laboratories is seeking a Histology Technologist to perform routine histopathology tests in a clinical laboratory for use in diagnosis and treatment. This PRN, as needed position supports the Department of Anatomic Pathology and Digital Analytics at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC.

The role requires education in laboratory science, 1 year lab experience or NAACLS program, and HTL certification eligibility within 18 months.