Histotechnician

PathGroup; Chattanooga (TN); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

PathGroup in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a Histotechnician (HT) to prepare tissue for examination. The role includes embedding, sectioning, and performing special stains and IHC as directed.

The position requires histology training and at least one year of histology lab experience. On-site work with strict safety and QA compliance is emphasized.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Histology training (on the job or formal) is required.
• Continuing education for histology certification is encouraged if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Embed all tissue types for processing.
• Section paraffin-embedded tissue (microtomy).
• Follow protocols for embedding and microtomy.
• Keep embedding area, microtome and workstation clean and QC-ready.
• Maintain fresh stains and reagents.
• Perform special stains and IHC as directed.
• Assist with case assembly and distribution.
• File blocks and slides as needed.
• Dispose of hazardous waste properly.
• Support QA programs and monitoring.
• Follow safety procedures and protect PHI and data.
• Adhere to Corporate Compliance and Privacy/Security policies.

Skills

Embedding

Microtomy

Histology

IHC

Education

High school diploma or GED

Histology training (on the job or formal)

Job description

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:

• Embed all types of tissue
• Section all types of paraffin embedded tissue
• Follow set protocols and procedures for embedding and microtomy
• Keep embedding area, microtome, and workstation clean and clutter free and maintain proper QC
• Maintain fresh solutions, stains and/or re-agents
• Perform special stain and/or IHC procedures as directed
• Assist with case assembly and distribution as needed
• File blocks and slides as needed
• Properly handle and dispose of hazardous waste
• Assists in documentation and maintaining effective department QA programs and monitors.
• Exercise all laboratory safety precautions and adhere to lab procedures as stated in procedure manuals.
• 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.
• Must be familiar with and abide by the Corporate Compliance Program and all Corporate policies, including the Privacy and Security policies.

Requirements

EDUCATION & LICENSURE:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must have completed on the job histology training or documented formal histology training.
• Maintains appropriate continuing education for certification if appropriate.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of one year experience working in a histology lab, performing microtomy and/or embedding is required.

Work Location Type

On-Site