Histotechnologist I

Indiana University Health; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) retirement savings

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program rewards

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a Histology Lab professional to join our Pathology Lab. The role involves preparing tissue specimens, embedding, cutting, and staining to produce high quality microscopic slides for diagnostic and research purposes.

Associate's Degree in Histology is preferred; HTL certification via ASCP or equivalent experience may be considered. You will work with cutting-edge equipment and collaborate with a large team across the Indiana health system.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Histology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produces high quality microscopic slides from tissue specimens.
• Identifies tissue structures for diagnostic/research purposes.
• Performs embedding, cutting, routine H&E staining and special stains.
• Operates and maintains histology equipment; troubleshoots issues.
• Prepares reagents and maintains lab records.

Skills

Embedding

Cutting

H&E staining

Special stains

Data entry

Equipment maintenance

Troubleshooting

Reagent preparation

Education

Associate's Degree in Histology

ASCP Histotechnologist (HTL) certification preferred

Tools

Histology equipment

Job description

Indiana University Health is Indiana's most comprehensive health system, with 16 hospitals and more than 34,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state! We're looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.

SHIFT: Full Time- Day Shift

LOCATION: Pathology Lab

The laboratories of IU Health offer some of the most comprehensive laboratory services in Indiana! Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the laboratories perform more than 19 million tests a year. In addition to IU Health, laboratory testing services are provided to hospitals and physicians across the country.

Produces high quality microscopic slides of tissues received while maintaining patient confidentiality. Also performs all necessary duties and procedures required for the processing of specimens for diagnostic and research purposes. Identifies tissue structure and cell components for use in the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of a disease. Performs complex immunohistochemistry procedures to aid in diagnosis.

• Associate's Degree in Histology is preferred.
• Certification as a Histotechnologist (HTL) through ASCP, or 5 years additional experience/education with certification as a Histotechnician (HT) through ASCP will be considered in lieu of HTL certification.
• Required skills include but are not limited to; Embedding, Cutting, routine H&E staining, Special stains.
• Requires proficiency at computer entry/retrieval of lab results.
• Requires ability to utilize and perform routine maintenance on specialized equipment in performing tests.
• Requires ability to troubleshoot equipment.
• Requires ability to prepare reagents.

As Indiana's largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer:

• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness - Government program that may allow qualifying participants to have the remainder of their student loan balance forgiven (after a set amount of time and specific qualifications have been met).
• Employee Assistance Program - Counseling at no cost to you
• Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn!

• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we're home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine - one of the nation's largest medical schools - gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training - advancing healthcare for all.
• With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
• At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
• Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.