Histotechnician Trainee — Pathology Lab Training to HT/ASCP

Arup; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

ARUP Laboratories, based in Salt Lake City, is seeking a Histotechnician Trainee to prepare for independent work and ASCP certification within one year. The trainee will perform technical and non-technical tasks in the histology lab under the supervision of a Technical Specialist or pathologist, advancing competency through guided training.

Schedule includes 40 hours per week with a 12:00 PM–8:30 PM shift; a training schedule is also offered (6:00 AM–2:30 PM, negotiable).

Qualifications

• HT (ASCP) Certification eligibility with required coursework or degree.
• After hire, must complete one year under supervision by a certified histotechnician or histotechnologist.

Responsibilities

• Performs selected moderate, and/or highly complex analytic processes under appropriate direction.
• Operates and ensures proper functioning of histology instruments and equipment.
• Performs and documents quality control; reports results that fail criteria for resolution.
• Collects samples if required by laboratory section.
• Assists in training of new employees and Workflow Coordinator as assigned.

Education

HT ASCP Certification eligible

60+ semester hours biology & chemistry

Associate degree with biology & chemistry

Job description

ARUP Laboratories, based in Salt Lake City, is seeking a Histotechnician Trainee to prepare for independent work and ASCP certification within one year. The trainee will perform technical and non-technical tasks in the histology lab under the supervision of a Technical Specialist or pathologist, advancing competency through guided training.

Schedule includes 40 hours per week with a 12:00 PM–8:30 PM shift; a training schedule is also offered (6:00 AM–2:30 PM, negotiable).