Histotechnician ASCP

UNC Health Care; Patton Park (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Care is seeking a Histology Technician to prepare tissue and fluidic specimens for microscopic examination by a pathologist.

You will receive specimens, maintain traceability, embed and section tissues, perform H&E staining, and coordinate with pathologists for additional stains, while upholding regulatory standards and safety practices.

Qualifications

• HT registration with ASCP is required.
• Experience in histology preferred.
• Ability to maintain traceability and recordkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Receive specimens and maintain traceability with clear recordkeeping.
• Prepare tissue samples, embed, section, mount slides, and stain with H&E.
• Prepare cytological specimens and centrifuge for processing.
• Correspond with pathologist for additional prep and special stains.
• Store and retrieve samples per regulatory standards; dispose properly.

Skills

Recordkeeping

Specimen traceability

Education

ASCP HT registration

Tools

Microtome

Slides

Staining reagents

Job description

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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 offsite 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.

Other Information

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.

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.