Histotechnologist

OneOncology; Kentucky; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

University Cancer & Blood Center in Kentucky is seeking a full-time Histotechnologist to perform laboratory tests and procedures in histology, operate and maintain equipment, and prepare specimens for analysis and diagnosis.

The role includes embedding, microtomy, tissue processing, special stains and immunohistochemistry, and handling frozen sections; adherence to safety and quality standards is essential.

Qualifications

• An associate's degree or higher in a directly related field from an accredited institution.
• Histotechnician or Histotechnologist Certification (HTL, ASCP), or eligible for certification.

Responsibilities

• Embedding of surgical specimens and correct orientation.
• Microtomy of surgical specimens with proper safety standards.
• Tissue processing including overnight programs and reagent changes.
• Special stains and immunohistochemistry with controls and proper storage of reagents.
• Frozen sections preparation, staining and documentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Embedding

Microtomy

Tissue processing

Special stains & IHC

Frozen sections

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's degree or higher in a directly related field

HTL/ASCP certification or eligible

Tools

Cryostat

Histology processor

Staining equipment

Job description

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A REWARDING CAREER WITH A GROWING AND DYNAMIC TEAM? CONSIDER UCBC.

At University Cancer & Blood Center, we pride ourselves on listening. On providing hope, guidance, and comfort. On getting up each day and striving to make a positive impact on the lives of patients and their families. From our front-desk staff to our counselors, nurses, technicians and physicians - who’ve chosen to accept their calling, we salute them for their efforts and recognize them as the very special individuals that they are.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO JOIN US? IF SO WE'D LOVE TO HAVE YOU!

Job Description:

UCBC is looking for a full-time Histotechnologist. This position performs laboratory tests and procedures in histology, operates and maintains laboratory equipment, prepares specimens for analysis and diagnosis, and stains and mounts slides.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Embedding of surgical specimens: chooses correct size of mold, arranges tissue in center of mold using the appropriate orientation dependent on tissue type (skin, tubular specimens, bone), embeds multiple pieces in same block arranging tissue in a parallel line to the longer axis of the mold, and places correct back onto the mold, fills in the any voided areas with paraffin & places mold immediately onto cold plate
• Microtomy of surgical specimens: uses proper safety standards when handling the knife blade, faces block without loss of tissue, cuts sections at appropriate thickness, and cuts multiple sections in a smooth ribbon without holes, chatter or undulations
• Tissue processing: knows basic operations and different programs, knows how to run a standard overnight program, knows how to change processing reagents and paraffin baths, and performs routine maintenance and daily cleaning
• Special stains and immunohistochemistry: locates and maintains control slides for each stain ordered, uses proper equipment for each staining technique, follows correct protocol of stain ordered by pathologist, and follows proper storage requirements for all reagents
• Frozen sections: fills out frozen section record sheet, fills out frozen section record sheet, stains sections correctly following the rapid H&E guidelines, and cleans cryostat after each frozen
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• An associate's degree or higher in a directly related field from an accredited institution.
• Histotechnician or Histotechnologist Certification (HTL, ASCP), or eligible for certification.