Histotechnician ASCP

UNC Health; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

UNC Health is seeking a Histology Technician in Hendersonville, North Carolina. This role involves preparing tissue and fluidic specimen samples for analysis by a pathologist. Responsibilities include receiving specimens, preparing tissue samples, cutting with a microtome, and staining using Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E). Candidates must be registered as a Histology Technician (HT) with ASCP, with one year of experience preferred. The position is per diem with variable hours, ensuring essential lab operations and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Registered as a Histology Technician (HT) with ASCP.

Responsibilities

• Receives specimens and maintains traceability and clear recordkeeping.
• Prepares tissue samples for microscopic examination.
• Cuts tissue samples to appropriate thickness using microtome.
• Stains tissues with Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E).
• Stores and retrieves samples in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Troubleshoots document and initiates corrective action as needed.

Education

Registered as a Histology Technician (HT) with the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

Job description

Job Summary

The Histology Technician prepares tissue and fluidic specimen samples for microscopic examination and analysis by a pathologist.

Responsibilities

• Receives specimens, maintaining traceability and clear recordkeeping. Ensures proper specimen identification and labeling.
• Prepares tissue samples to reveal specific structural details for microscopic examination by pathologist.
• Orients and embeds samples in liquid wax.
• Cuts tissue samples to appropriate thickness using microtome.
• Mounts specimens on slides.
• Stains tissues with Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E).
• Prepares cytological specimens to reveal specific cellular details for microscopic examination by pathologist; centrifuges fluid samples to determine cellularity of sample and select appropriate processing method; prepares slide for staining and analysis.
• Corresponds with pathologist, performing additional specimen preparation and special stains as needed for further analysis.
• Stores and retrieves samples as required by regulatory agencies; prepares stored tissue blocks and slides for disposal in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Troubleshoots, documents and initiates appropriate corrective action in response to instrument malfunction, up to and including contact and facilitation of on‑ or off‑site vendor assistance; monitors level of reagents and control slides and assists in maintaining all supplies.
• Promotes a safe, clean and secure hospital environment for all, including the application of standard precautions and principles of infection control; maintains laboratory integrity through the application of standard precautions and proper chemical hygiene as per regulatory guidelines.

Required

• Registered as a Histology Technician (HT) with the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).

Preferred

• One (1) year of experience working in a histology technician role.

Job Details

Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC

Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: Core Lab Pardee

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 0.01

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Variable

Location of Job: PARDEEHOSP

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

Job Code: 01.7060.2630

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.