Histotechnician: Tissue Prep & Special Stains - On-Site

PathGroup; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

PathGroup in Nashville, TN seeks a Histotechnician (HT) to prepare tissue for examination, performing embedding, microtomy and related histology tasks. You will also perform special stains and IHC procedures as directed.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, histology training, and at least one year of histology experience, with emphasis on safety and quality assurance within a regulated laboratory setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Completed histology training on the job or formal histology training is required.
• Ongoing continuing education for certification is recommended if applicable.

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 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.
• Assist in documentation and maintaining effective department QA programs and monitors.
• Adhere to lab safety precautions and procedures and protect patient information.

Education

High school diploma or GED

On-the-job histology training or formal histology training

Continuing education for certification (if applicable)

Job description

PathGroup in Nashville, TN seeks a Histotechnician (HT) to prepare tissue for examination, performing embedding, microtomy and related histology tasks. You will also perform special stains and IHC procedures as directed.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, histology training, and at least one year of histology experience, with emphasis on safety and quality assurance within a regulated laboratory setting.