Histotechnician

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) retirement savings with company

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Healthy Results wellness program

Job summary

Indiana University Health in Indianapolis' Pathology Lab is seeking a Histotechnician to prepare tissue specimens for routine and special procedures, embed, cut and stain tissues, and support quality control in a fast-paced lab.

The role requires ASCP HT certification within 6 months of hire; an Associate's in Histology is preferred. Candidates should be detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and comfortable maintaining equipment and lab records.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Histology preferred.
• HT certification via ASCP required within 6 months of hire.
• Skills include Embedding, Cutting, routine H&E staining, and Special stains.
• Proficiency with computer entry/retrieval of lab results.
• Ability to maintain quality control records and patient results.
• Ability to apply safety regulations.
• Ability to perform routine equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Prepares tissue specimens for routine and special procedures.
• Embeds, cuts and stains surgical, biopsy and anatomical tissues for slide review.
• Performs complex histological procedures and analyzes data.
• Performs instrument maintenance and follows established protocols.
• Works with supervision on complex new assignments and acts as a resource for peers.

Skills

Embedding

Cutting

H&E staining

Special stains

Computer entry/retrieval

Quality control records

Safety regulations

Maintenance of equipment

Education

Associate's Degree in Histology

Job description

Overview Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 16 hospitals and more than 34,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We’re looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.

Shift Schedule: Full-time - Day Shift

Location: Pathology Lab- Indianapolis, IN

The laboratories of IU Health offer some of the most comprehensive laboratory services in Indiana! Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the laboratories perform more than 19 million tests a year. In addition to IU Health, laboratory testing services are provided to hospitals and physicians across the country

Prepares tissue specimens for routine and special procedures that aid in the confirmation of patient diagnosis. Processes, embeds, cuts and stains surgical, biopsy and anatomical tissues for light and fluorescent microscopic slide review. Performs complex histological procedures and analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles. Analyzes and records data. Performs instrument maintenance, utilizing established protocols. Works within defined technical processes and procedures or methodologies and may help determine the appropriate approach for new assignments. Works with a limited degree of supervision with oversight focused only on complex new assignments. Acts as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience.

• Associate's Degree in Histology is preferred.
• Certification as a Histotechnician (HT) through ASCP is required within 6 months of hire date. Additional experience/education will be considered in lieu of certification.
• Required skills include but are not limited to; Embedding, Cutting, routine H&E staining, Special stains.
• Requires proficiency at computer entry/retrieval of lab results.
• Requires ability to maintain quality control records and patient results.
• Requires ability to apply safety regulations.
• Requires ability to perform routine maintenance on equipment.

As Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer:

• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness - Government program that may allow qualifying participants to have the remainder of their student loan balance forgiven (after a set amount of time and specific qualifications have been met).
• Employee Assistance Program – Counseling at no cost to you
• Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn!

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.