Histotechnologist I

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) retirement savings

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Healthy Results

Job summary

Indiana University Health in Pathology Lab is seeking a Histology professional to produce high-quality microscopic slides and prepare specimens for diagnostic and research use. The role requires tissue identification, staining, and undertaking complex immunohistochemistry procedures.

Preferred is an Associate's degree in Histology with HTL certification; HT/HTL alternatives with ASCP are considered. Day shift, full-time post in IU Health facilities across Indiana.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Histology preferred.
• HTL certification through ASCP, or 5 years additional education/experience with HT certification will be considered in lieu of HTL.
• Required skills include embedding, cutting, routine H&E staining and special stains.
• Requires proficiency at computer entry/retrieval of lab results.
• Requires ability to utilize and perform routine maintenance on specialized equipment.
• Requires ability to troubleshoot equipment.
• Requires ability to prepare reagents.

Responsibilities

• Produces high quality microscopic slides of tissues for diagnostic and research purposes.
• Identifies tissue structure and cell components for diagnosis, prevention, or treatment.
• Performs complex immunohistochemistry procedures to aid in diagnosis.

Skills

Embedding

Cutting

H&E staining

Special stains

Computer entry

Equipment maintenance

Troubleshooting

Reagent preparation

Education

Associate's degree in Histology

HTL certification (ASCP)

HT/HTL alternative experience

Job description

Overview

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!