Histotechnician | Tissue Prep Pro with Tuition & Benefits

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health Pathology Lab in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Histology Technician to prepare tissue specimens for procedures, embed and stain tissues, and perform complex histology work. The role supports diagnosis through meticulous slide preparation and data recording.

Requires an Associate's Degree in Histology and ASCP HT certification within 6 months. Position offers day shift, full-time hours and opportunities to work with advanced histology techniques in a major health system.

Qualifications

• Embedding, Cutting, routine H&E staining, Special stains.
• Proficiency at computer entry/retrieval of lab results.
• Maintain quality control records and patient results.
• Apply safety regulations.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment.

Responsibilities

• 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 with a limited degree of supervision with oversight focused only on complex new assignments.
• Acts as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience.

Skills

Embedding

Cutting

H&E staining

Special stains

Computer entry

Quality records

Safety regulations

Equipment maintenance

Education

Associate's Degree in Histology

Job description

IU Health Pathology Lab in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Histology Technician to prepare tissue specimens for procedures, embed and stain tissues, and perform complex histology work. The role supports diagnosis through meticulous slide preparation and data recording.

Requires an Associate's Degree in Histology and ASCP HT certification within 6 months. Position offers day shift, full-time hours and opportunities to work with advanced histology techniques in a major health system.