Histotechnician - Immunohistochemistry

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare system in Indiana seeks a Histotechnician to prepare tissue specimens for diagnosis, utilizing advanced skills in embedding, cutting, and staining. The role requires a blend of technical expertise and scientific analysis, with an emphasis on maintaining high-quality standards in laboratory processes. Joining this reputable institution offers diverse benefits, including tuition reimbursement and wellness programs.

Benefits

401(K) retirement savings with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Participation in wellness programs

Qualifications

• Certification as Histotechnician required within 6 months.
• Proficiency in embedding, cutting, and staining techniques is crucial.
• Ability to maintain quality control records and perform routine maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Prepares tissue specimens and assists in patient diagnosis.
• Analyzes and records data and performs instrument maintenance.
• Acts as a resource for less experienced colleagues.

Skills

Embedding

Cutting

Routine H&E staining

Special stains

Computer entry/retrieval of lab results

Education

Associate's Degree in Histology

Certification as a Histotechnician (HT) through ASCP

Job description

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.

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.

SHIFT: Full-Time, Evenings

HOURS: 3:00pm - 11:00pm

The Histotechnician at LAB 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:

• Increased pay scale for bedside nurses.

• 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!