Histotechnician

Baylor Scott & White Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare system in Texas is seeking a Histotechnician to prepare specimens for evaluation and maintain laboratory instruments. The role requires critical thinking and effective communication skills, with a focus on quality and safety protocols. Join a team that values initiative and exceptional service.

Benefits

Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 5%

Debt-free tuition assistance

Immediate access to time off benefits

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Prepares specimens for microscopic evaluation.
• Maintains laboratory instruments with minimal supervision.
• Creates microscopic slides and follows quality protocols.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Laboratory protocol knowledge

Computer skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED

Certification as an ASCP-Histotechnician (ASCP-HT)

Job description

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Department: Histopathology

Shift: Day, Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm, rotating every 5th Saturday. Day off during the week when scheduled to work Saturday.

Preferred Experience: Must have at least 3 years of experience working in a Surgical Pathology Gross Room, accessioning into Beaker LIS, assisting residents and PAs during gross dissection, preparing Frozen Sections for Pathologist review, performing daily quality control of tissue processors, and grossing biopsy samples.

About Us: Baylor Scott & White Health promotes the well-being of individuals, families, and communities. It is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Location: BSWH BUMC Downtown Dallas, TX

Our Core Values include serving faithfully, striving for better, supporting one another, and making an impact through initiative and exceptional service.

Benefits: Our benefits include eligibility from day 1, a dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 5%, debt-free tuition assistance, and immediate access to time off benefits. Benefits may vary based on position and level.

Job Summary: The Histotechnician 2 prepares specimens for microscopic evaluation, performs technical procedures, and maintains laboratory instruments with minimal supervision.

Essential Functions: Creating microscopic slides, following quality and safety protocols, maintaining equipment and supplies, communicating effectively, participating in projects, and educating others.

Key Success Factors: Critical thinking, communication skills, laboratory protocol knowledge, computer skills, safety awareness, and teamwork.

Qualifications: H.S. Diploma/GED, at least 3 years of experience in a similar role, and certification as an ASCP-Histotechnician (ASCP-HT).