Histotechnician II: Advanced Tissue Processing & Staining

St. Elizabeth HealthCare; Edgewood (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health coverage

Paid time off

Retirement match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Career advancement

Job summary

St. Elizabeth HealthCare in Kentucky seeks a Histotechnologist to prepare surgical and autopsy tissue specimens for diagnostic microscopic examination. The role requires meticulous care, respect, and empathy in every patient encounter.

Responsibilities include using HIS & LIS systems to review tests, perform tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, staining, and slide preparation; maintaining QC records; and supporting ongoing quality improvement through ICARE principles.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of clinical laboratory experience and at least 6 months of Anatomic Pathology experience.
• ASCP Registered Histotechnician credential required.
• 60 semester hours including biology and chemistry recommended.

Responsibilities

• Use HIS & LIS computer systems to review ordered tests, order/cancel tests, document QC, and track specimens.
• Performs routine histology duties including tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, and slide staining/cover slipping.
• Files and retrieves paraffin blocks and prepares blocks/slides for send-out.
• Keeps records of preventive maintenance and quality control to meet QA standards.
• Participates in continuing education and in-service training to promote quality patient care.
• Implements ICARE principles using communication skills and human relations.

Skills

Histology techniques

Documentation

Quality control

Team collaboration

Education

ASCP Registered Histotechnician

HS Diploma

Tools

HIS/LIS systems

Job description

St. Elizabeth HealthCare in Kentucky seeks a Histotechnologist to prepare surgical and autopsy tissue specimens for diagnostic microscopic examination. The role requires meticulous care, respect, and empathy in every patient encounter.

Responsibilities include using HIS & LIS systems to review tests, perform tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, staining, and slide preparation; maintaining QC records; and supporting ongoing quality improvement through ICARE principles.