Histotechnologist

Catholic Health Initiatives; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke’s Health-Memorial in East Texas is seeking a Histotechnologist to perform complex histological laboratory procedures under the direction of the Histotechnologist Lead, Medical Director, and Director of Laboratory Services.

daily tasks include processing, analyzing, and reporting all tests accurately and timely to support patient diagnosis and treatment, with emphasis on equipment calibration and precise documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree with 30 semester hours of biology and chemistry (both) and completion of an accredited Histotechnology program.
• Bachelor degree with 30 semester hours of biology and chemistry (both) and one year full-time histopathology lab experience including fixation, embedding, microtomy, processing and staining.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex histological laboratory procedures under supervision.
• Process, analyze, and report all ordered tests accurately and timely for patient diagnosis.
• Calibrate equipment and maintain meticulous documentation.
• Organize workload, maintain professional conduct, and ensure safety.
• Foster positive relationships with staff, departments, physicians, and peers.
• Collaborate effectively within a complex laboratory environment.

Education

Bachelor Degree with biology/chemistry hours

Histotechnology program completion

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Histotechnologist, you will be responsible for performing complex histological clinical laboratory procedures on patient specimens under the direction of the Histotechnologist Lead, Medical Director, and Director of Laboratory Services.

Daily, you will accurately process, analyze, and report all ordered tests in a timely manner for patient diagnosis and treatment. This includes equipment calibration and meticulous documentation. You will organize your workload, maintain professional and safe conduct, and foster positive relationships with staff, departments, physicians, and peers.

Success in this role requires exceptional technical proficiency, meticulous attention to detail, a commitment to accuracy and patient safety, strong organizational skills, and collaborative work within a complex laboratory environment.

Job Requirements

Required Education and Experience:

Opt 1: Bachelor Degree with a combination of 30 semester hrs of biology and chemistry (must include both), AND successful completion of an accredited Histotechnology program.

Opt 2: Bachelor Degree with a combination of 30 semester hrs of biology and chemistry (must include both), AND one year full time acceptable experience in a histopathology laboratory within the last 5 years including fixation, embedding, microtomy, processing and staining.

Preferred Education and Certifications:

Bachelor degree and successful completion of an accredited Histotechnology program, AND/OR

Histotechnology certification, HTL, by American Society of Clinical Pathology

Where You'll Work

St. Luke’s Health-Memorial paves the way for quality, innovative health care in East Texas and provides more than a quarter of a million patient services each year. With hospitals in Lufkin, Livingston, and San Augustine, St. Luke’s Health-Memorial provides millions of dollars in charity care and community support each year.

Pay Range

$26.06 - $38.76 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.