Histotechnician: Precise Tissue Processing & Staining

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; Winfield (IL); In loco; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

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Descrizione del lavoro

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Histotechnician to perform routine histology, prepare slides for microscopic review, and communicate with pathologists and staff. The position emphasizes adherence to SOPs, quality control, and participation in the laboratory safety program.

The role supports lab operations with flexibility and no set schedule, requiring strong attention to detail and continuous learning in a clinical pathology environment.

Competenze

• Associates degree with biology/chemistry credits or 60 semester hours in biology/chemistry.

Mansioni

• Performs cassette-log reconciliation and processes tissue through processors.
• Embeds biopsy and surgical tissues per SOP with correct orientation.
• Operates microtome and obtains representative sections with proper knife angles.
• Performs staining, coverslipping, and quality control of slides.
• Documents specimens and results in LIS; escalates issues to supervisor or pathologist.

Conoscenze

Histology

Communications

Quality systems

Formazione

Associate degree in biology or chemistry

60 semester hours in biology or chemistry

Strumenti

Laboratory Information System

Descrizione del lavoro

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Histotechnician to perform routine histology, prepare slides for microscopic review, and communicate with pathologists and staff. The position emphasizes adherence to SOPs, quality control, and participation in the laboratory safety program.

The role supports lab operations with flexibility and no set schedule, requiring strong attention to detail and continuous learning in a clinical pathology environment.