Histotechnician II: Precision Tissue Prep & Analysis

Boone Hospital Group; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Boone Health in Columbia, MO, seeks a histology technician to perform tissue processing and related procedures for histological examination. Responsibilities include microtomy, embedding, staining, and quality control on equipment.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and ASCP/AMT/ABB or equivalent certification. Experience not required; preferred <2 years. PRN shift, CLIA High Complexity qualifications apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• ASCP/AMT/ABB or equivalent certification is required.
• Experience: none required; supervision experience: none required.
• Preferred: experience <2 years.

Responsibilities

• Understands test principles, theory, maintenance, troubleshooting, and operation of instrumentation in assigned areas.
• Tasks include microtomy, embedding, staining, reagent preparation.
• Performs and documents quality controls for all equipment and troubleshoots malfunctioning instrumentation.
• Utilizes critical thinking to perform tasks and responsibilities.
• Trained to complete tissue gross examination as needed.
• Must meet the High Complexity qualifications as written in CLIA 42CFR493.
• Performs other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Tissue processing

Histology procedures

Quality control

Critical thinking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

Boone Health in Columbia, MO, seeks a histology technician to perform tissue processing and related procedures for histological examination. Responsibilities include microtomy, embedding, staining, and quality control on equipment.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and ASCP/AMT/ABB or equivalent certification. Experience not required; preferred <2 years. PRN shift, CLIA High Complexity qualifications apply.