Histotechnician (Sign-On Bonus/Relocation Assistance)

PathGroup; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

PathGroup, a leading diagnostic pathology lab in Chattanooga, TN, is seeking a Histotechnician (HT) to prepare human tissue for examination. You will embed, section, and stain tissues, perform special stains and IHC as directed, and support QA and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes strict adherence to safety protocols, accurate documentation, and efficient case assembly, with opportunities to contribute to the laboratory's quality program and patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Completed histology training (on-the-job or formal) is required.
• Continuing education for certification should be pursued if appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Embed all types of tissue.
• Section all types of paraffin embedded tissue.
• Follow set protocols and procedures for embedding and microtomy.
• Keep embedding area, microtome, and workstation clean and organized with QC.
• Maintain fresh solutions, stains and/or re-agents.
• Perform special stain and/or IHC procedures as directed.
• Assist with case assembly and distribution as needed.
• File blocks and slides as needed.
• Properly handle and dispose of hazardous waste.
• Assist in documentation and maintaining QA programs and monitors.
• Exercise lab safety precautions and adhere to procedures.
• ProtectPHI and company data per Privacy and Security policies.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Histology training (on-the-job or formal)

Continuing education for certification (if appropriate)

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

A Histotechnician (HT) prepares human body tissue for examination by other laboratory professionals. The person in this position performs embedding, microtomy, and all related histology tasks. This position also performs special stain and IHC procedures as directed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Embed all types of tissue
• Section all types of paraffin embedded tissue
• Follow set protocols and procedures for embedding and microtomy
• Keep embedding area, microtome, and workstation clean and clutter free and maintain proper QC
• Maintain fresh solutions, stains and/or re-agents
• Perform special stain and/or IHC procedures as directed
• Assist with case assembly and distribution as needed
• File blocks and slides as needed
• Properly handle and dispose of hazardous waste
• Assists in documentation and maintaining effective department QA programs and monitors.
• Exercise all laboratory safety precautions and adhere to lab procedures as stated in procedure manuals.
• Perform all job responsibilities in alignment with the industry's best security practices and regulatory guidelines to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information and other sensitive company data.
• Must be familiar with and abide by the Corporate Compliance Program and all Corporate policies, including the Privacy and Security policies.

EDUCATION & LICENSURE:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must have completed on the job histology training or documented formal histology training.
• Maintains appropriate continuing education for certification if appropriate.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of one year experience working in a histology lab, performing microtomy and/or embedding is required.