Histotechnologist

Texas Health Huguley FWS; La Grange (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Histotechnologist to join their team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for processing specimens for pathologic diagnosis, ensuring the highest standards of quality and accuracy in testing. You will have the opportunity to mentor and train new staff while contributing to a collaborative environment focused on patient care and community well-being. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a sign-on bonus, and the chance to thrive in a supportive workplace that values your contributions. If you are passionate about histotechnology and want to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus of $7,500

Benefits from Day One

Paid Days Off from Day One

Student Loan Repayment Program

Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Debt-free Education

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate's degree and ASCP certification.
• One year of experience in a Histology lab preferred.

Responsibilities

• Processes specimens for pathologic diagnosis and prepares slides.
• Assists in training new employees and maintains quality control.

Skills

Specimen Processing

Quality Control Testing

Immunohistochemical Staining

Microscopic Examination

Leadership and Mentoring

Education

Associate's Degree in a related field

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

ASCP Certification

Tools

Microscope

Embedding Equipment

Staining Equipment

Job description

Job Description - Histotechnologist (25004446)

Job Number:

25004446

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

This role is eligible for a $7,500 sign on bonus for a two-year commitment. You must successfully complete all pre-employment requirements to the terms and conditions of the offer. Former associates of six month or less are not eligible.

• Benefits from Day One for FT/PT positions
• Paid Days Off from Day One for FT/PT positions
• Student Loan Repayment Program for FT/PT positions
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Debt-free Education (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Evening - 12:00 pm to 8:30 pm (Rotating weekends and holidays)

The role you’ll contribute:

Processes specimens for pathologic diagnosis, tissue fixation, processing, preparing and staining slides for microscopic examination by the pathologist.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Assists in training new employees and histology students/interns while providing leadership and mentoring to histotechnicians, fellow histotechnologists, and laboratory support staff to maintain optimal operations and outstanding customer service
• May perform quality control testing, equipment maintenance, identification of problems that may affect test performance or reporting of test results, and troubleshooting practices
• Ensures the analytic accuracy, precision, and sensitivity in test methods
• Maintains established facility and department policies and procedures
• Performs analytical activities related to specimen processing, embedding, microtomy, routine and special histologic staining, frozen sectioning, cover slipping and handling of irreplaceable tissue, surgical and body fluid specimens
• Participates in proficiency testing program as assigned. Ensures that proficiency testing deadlines are met and samples are analyzed in the same manner as patient samples
• May perform immunohistochemical staining and documents quality control, maintains instrumentation and supplies
• Follows appropriate safety policies including the appropriate use of PPE, handwashing, and hazardous chemical handling. Demonstrates understanding and adheres to Chemical Hygiene plan and Infection Control policies. Employee job duties may include transport of hazardous waste from the point of generation to a designated secure storage area; employee will be required to complete initial training (prior to handling hazardous waste) and refresher training to include proper handling and transport of hazardous waste, and proper selection, use and disposal of personal protective equipment
• May prepare specimens utilize for research requests
• Ensures special stains are performed on tissues, as needed
• May perform special staining, maintaining solutions and documents quality control
• Follows established procedures to collect and process biological specimens for analysis
• May register, order, and accession pathology specimens into computer systems
• Operates and maintains equipment used to embed, section, stain, and coverslip specimens
• Adheres to safety requirements and appropriately handles and disposes chemicals
• May assist in procedural areas with specimen collection such as Fine Needle Aspirations
• May assist with preparation of Cytology specimens
• Performs other duties as assigned

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

• Associate’s degree in a related field required
• American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent as a Histotechnologist required
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent preferred
• One year of technical experience as a Histology technician/technologist in a Histology laboratory setting preferred

Job:

Organization:

UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Great Lakes