Histotechnologist: Frozen Section & Staining Expert

105 Carolinas Medical Center; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a full-time Histology Laboratory Technician to perform frozen section preparations, routine and special stains, and immunohistochemical stains. The role requires current enrollment in an HT or HTL (ASCP) program with certification within one year or equivalent experience.

Work includes assisting with autopsies, tissue processing, and accurate specimen handling. Benefits eligible and hours are 40 per week in Charlotte, NC.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in HT/HTL (ASCP) program with the goal to obtain certification within one year or have existing HT/HTL (ASCP) certification and related experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform frozen section preparations ensuring proper embedding, sectioning, and staining for prompt clinician diagnosis.
• Assist with autopsies per standard procedures and support gross examination of tissues.
• Prepare tissue specimens for shipment to other labs, ensuring correct orders and lab selection.
• Maintain organized storage and disposal of specimens, slides, and blocks with accurate daily procedures.

Skills

Histology

Laboratory procedures

Quality control

Education

HT or HTL (ASCP) program

ASCP HT/HTL certification

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a full-time Histology Laboratory Technician to perform frozen section preparations, routine and special stains, and immunohistochemical stains. The role requires current enrollment in an HT or HTL (ASCP) program with certification within one year or equivalent experience.

Work includes assisting with autopsies, tissue processing, and accurate specimen handling. Benefits eligible and hours are 40 per week in Charlotte, NC.