Histotechnologist

Nebraska Medicine; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance up to $5,000/year

Clarkson College discount

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a skilled Histology Technician to prepare and process patient tissue for histological analysis in our anatomical pathology lab. You will perform histology techniques and support high-quality pathology preparations for accurate diagnoses.

Shift: First Shift, M-F with weekend rotation. Requires ASCP certification or equivalent and 2+ years of histopathology experience, high school education, and coursework as outlined in the qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience with histopathological and/or immunohistological processes.
• High school education or equivalent.
• Education and training equivalent to 60 semester hours from an accredited institution that include chemistry and biology.
• Certification as HT ASCP, HTL ASCP, MLS ASCP or equivalent, or 12 years of histopathological experience.

Responsibilities

• Process and prepare patient tissue for histological or immunohistological analysis according to department procedures.
• Perform histological or immunohistological techniques with minimal supervision.
• Support continuous improvement of anatomical pathology laboratory services for high quality pathology preparations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality focus

Teamwork

Education

Histotechnician (HT) ASCP certification

Histotechnologist (HTL) ASCP certification

Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) ASCP certification

60 semester hours with chemistry/biology coursework

Tools

Histology techniques

Job description

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.

Shift: First Shift (United States of America). Shift Details: M-F 0500 - 1330 w/ weekend rotation (every 4-5 weeks).

Responsibilities

• Process and prepare patient tissue for histological or immunohistological analysis according to department procedures using a wide range and depth of technical knowledge.
• Perform histological or immunohistological techniques, histochemical and/or immunohistochemical and enzyme histochemical and/or immunohistochemical reactions with minimal supervision.
• Support continuous improvement of the anatomical pathology laboratory services of the organization to ensure high quality and timely pathology preparations for a quality diagnosis.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience with histopathological and/or immuno histological processes as a Histo technician (HT) ASCP, OR Histotechnologist (HTL) ASCP or Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) ASCP or equivalent (i.e. Medical Technologist (MT) ASCP or Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) NCA prior to 2004, or have previously qualified as a technologist under 42 CFR.1433 published 3/14/90 [55 FR 9538] on or before 2/28/92) required.
• High school education or equivalent required.
• Education and training equivalent to 60 semester hours from an accredited institution that, at a minimum, include either 24 semester hours of science courses that include i) 6 semester hours of chemistry ii) 6 semester hours of biology iii) 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination (One year of related experience equals one year of education) required.
• Certified as a Histotechnician (HT) ASCP, OR Histotechnologist (HTL) ASCP or Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) ASCP or equivalent (i.e. Medical Technologist (MT) ASCP or Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) NCA prior to 2004, or have previously qualified as a technologist under 42 CFR.1433 published 3/14/90 [55 FR 9538] on or before 2/28/92) OR 12 years of experience with histopathological processes and tissue recognition required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified HT(ASCP) QIHC preferred.
• Experience in immunohistochemistry is preferred.
• Bachelor of science or successful completion of a formally recognized histology technique training program preferred.
• Knowledge of paraffin embedded tissue, frozen tissue, and immunohistochemistry preferred.

Benefits

• Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.
• Enjoy support for your personal growth within the organization, from those just starting their healthcare careers to those who are years down the path.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.