Histology Technologist — Day Shifts, Weekday Schedule

Independence Health System; Butler (Butler County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Health System is seeking a qualified Histology Technologist for our pathology department. The role involves accessioning and organizing specimens, performing routine and special stains, preparing slides, and assisting in grossing under supervision. The candidate should have 3+ years in histology and HT/HTL certification is preferred.

Hours are Monday through Friday days, with no weekends or holidays. Travel between system locations may be required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in science or higher required, plus relevant histology experience.
• Three+ years’ histology experience preferred.
• HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP) certification preferred.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with computers and basic math; ability to interpret written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Accession and organize specimens to safeguard identification.
• Assist in grossing and prepare for processing.
• Operate and maintain histology equipment per guidelines.
• Embed, cut and stain tissue sections; perform routine and special stains.
• Prepare slides for reading by pathologist and manage slide distribution.
• Perform frozen sections when directed by the pathologist and PA.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Independent thinking

Communication

Math skills

Computer proficiency

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Instruction interpretation

Education

Associate Degree in Science or higher

Tools

Pathology LIS/HIS software

Job description

Independence Health System is seeking a qualified Histology Technologist for our pathology department. The role involves accessioning and organizing specimens, performing routine and special stains, preparing slides, and assisting in grossing under supervision. The candidate should have 3+ years in histology and HT/HTL certification is preferred.

Hours are Monday through Friday days, with no weekends or holidays. Travel between system locations may be required.