Histotech/Histotechnologist

KA Recruiting Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic diagnostic testing lab in a vibrant southern city as a Histotechnician. This permanent position offers day or night shifts, providing flexibility and opportunities for growth. As a key player in the lab, you'll prepare human tissue samples for examination, ensuring quality and safety standards are met. You'll engage in essential tasks like embedding, microtomy, and performing special stains, all while adhering to industry regulations. This role is perfect for those passionate about histotechnology and eager to contribute to vital healthcare processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in histotechnology and preparation of human body tissue.
• Familiarity with laboratory safety precautions and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform embedding and microtomy for tissue preparation.
• Maintain cleanliness and quality control in the laboratory.
• Handle and dispose of hazardous waste properly.

Skills

Histology Techniques

Microtomy

Embedding

Special Stain Procedures

IHC Procedures

Education

Histotechnology Certification

Job description

New Lab Hiring in Birmingham!

• Day or Night Shift Available
• Diagnostic testing lab/Derm lab
• Great southern city
• Opportunities for growth
• Permanent position

A Histotechnician (HT) prepares human body tissue for examination by other laboratory professionals. The person in this position performs embedding, microtomy, and all related histology tasks. This position also performs special stain and IHC procedures as directed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Embed all types of tissue
2. Section all types of paraffin embedded tissue
3. Follow set protocols and procedures for embedding and microtomy
4. Keep embedding area, microtome, and workstation clean and clutter-free and maintain proper QC
5. Maintain fresh solutions, stains, and/or re-agents
6. Perform special stain and/or IHC procedures as directed
7. Assist with case assembly and distribution as needed
8. File blocks and slides as needed
9. Properly handle and dispose of hazardous waste
10. Assist in documentation and maintaining effective department QA programs and monitors
11. Exercise all laboratory safety precautions and adhere to lab procedures as stated in procedure manuals
12. Perform all job responsibilities in alignment with the industry's best security practices and regulatory guidelines to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information and other sensitive company data
13. Must be familiar with and abide by the Corporate Compliance Program and all Corporate policies, including the Privacy and Security policies

For immediate consideration, please email your resume to