Histotechnician - Third Shift - 18% Differential

Sonic Healthcare USA; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) with company match

Free lab services for you and dependem

Competitive benefits including medical

Job summary

Clinical Pathology Laboratories, Inc. in Texas seeks a histotechnologist for full-time third shift. You will embed and prepare slides for routine H&E and special stains, and perform preventive maintenance while documenting procedures.

The role requires strong analytical skills and ASCP certification or equivalent. In this fast-paced laboratory, you will troubleshoot processing steps, manage equipment like microscopes and automated analyzers, and uphold strict safety, privacy, and quality

Qualifications

• Graduation from CAHEA/NAACLS accredited histology program with HT (ASCP).
• 1 year of laboratory training or experience performing high complexity testing.
• ASCP certification or equivalent.
• Strong reading, writing, and analytical abilities.
• Ability to operate general laboratory equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Embed and prepare slides for routine H&E and special stain procedures.
• Perform and document scheduled preventative maintenance.
• Troubleshoot processing, embedding, cutting, and staining as needed.
• Work in a fast-paced lab with biological and chemical hazards.
• Champion safety, compliance, and quality control.

Skills

Reading skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Education

CAHEA/NAACLS HT (ASCP)

ASCP certification (or equivalent)

Tools

Microscopes

Automated analyzers

Centrifuges

Pipettes

Computers

Job description

Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications:

We’re not just a workplace - we’re a Great Place to Work certified employer!

Proudly certified as a Great Place to Work, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment. At Sonic Healthcare USA, we emphasize teamwork and innovation. Check out our job openings and advance your career with a company that values its team members!

You put the pro in medical laboratory professional. You’ve got problem-solving instincts, a passion for patient care, and the technical training to deliver quality results. You’re also looking for great benefits, the support of an all-star team, and an opportunity to grow your career.

Join our front line of #HealthcareHeroes! Our mission is to advance the health and wellbeing of our communities as a leader in clinical laboratory solutions. Quality is in our DNA – is it in yours?

This opportunity is full-time during third shift.

In this role, you will:

• Perform a vital part of the patient care process through embedding and preparing slides for routine H & E and special stain procedures
• Performs and documents scheduled preventative maintenance
• Recognize when troubleshooting is needed for processing, embedding, cutting, staining
• Work in a fast-paced laboratory environment with biological and chemical hazards
• Champion safety, compliance, and quality control

All you need is:

• At minimum graduation from a school of Histotechnology accredited by CAHEA/NAACLS AND HT (ASCP)
• 1 year of laboratory training or experience performing high complexity testing
• Certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathologists or equivalent
• Strong reading, writing, and analytical skills
• Ability to operate general laboratory equipment, including but not limited to: telephones, computers, automated analyzers, centrifuges, microscopes, manual and automated pipettes, and audible alarms

Bonus points if you’ve got:

• 2+ years of laboratory training or experience in a high volume laboratory with documented special stain and immunohistochemistry experience

We’ll give you:

• Appreciation for your work
• A feeling of satisfaction that you’ve helped people
• Opportunity to grow in your profession
• Free lab services for you and your dependents
• Work-life balance, including Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Help saving for retirement, with a 401(k) plus a company match
• A sense of belonging – we’re a community!

We also want you to know:

This role will have routine access to Protected Health Information (PHI). Employees will be trained on reasonable safeguards and are expected to maintain strict confidentiality, as well as abide by all applicable privacy and security standards. Employees are expected only to access PHI when it is required to fulfill job duties.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

3rd Shift (United States of America)

Job Category:

Laboratory Operations

Company:

Clinical Pathology Laboratories, Inc.

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