Histotechnician: Precision Tissue Processing & Slides

WVU Medicine; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals in Morgantown seeks a Histology Technician to perform and analyze tissue preparation and standard staining to support diagnostic workflows.

Responsibilities include specimen accessioning, preparing slides, operating cryostats, microtomes and staining equipment, and maintaining quality records. Must have ASCP HT certification or WV license eligibility and one year histopathology experience.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Histotechnology or related field.
• Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided.
• WV: High Complexity Testing Personnel (HCTP) License, Histologist License, OR Trainee License issued by the WV Department of Health
• Current Histotechnician (HT) Certification through ASCP
• One year of laboratory experience in histopathology

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned basic laboratory procedures (e.g., specimen accessioning and processing, inventory, ordering).
• Prepare tissue and produce microscopic slides using tissue techniques (fixation, embedding, sectioning and standard staining) to produce accurate reproducible results for patients.
• Operate basic laboratory equipment/instruments (cryostats, microtomes, knife sharpeners, embedding centers, slide stainers, pH meters, balance and autoclave); perform quality assurance, quality control and maintenance.
• Record all work and complete quality control documentation per SOP.
• Maintain effective communication with laboratory sections and hospital departments.
• Participate in educational endeavors and training of students and staff.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Verbal & written communication

Computer literacy

Education

Associate degree in Histotechnology or related field

Tools

Cryostats

Microtomes

Slide stainers

Embedding centers

Autoclave

pH meters

Balance

Job description

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals in Morgantown seeks a Histology Technician to perform and analyze tissue preparation and standard staining to support diagnostic workflows.

Responsibilities include specimen accessioning, preparing slides, operating cryostats, microtomes and staining equipment, and maintaining quality records. Must have ASCP HT certification or WV license eligibility and one year histopathology experience.