Histotechnologist — Precision Lab Work with Patient Impact

HCA Houston Healthcare

Cypress (TX)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 70,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Education support

Paid time off

Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress is seeking a Histology Technician to perform prompt and accurate identification, preparation, staining and other procedures for quality histology and cytology work. You will log specimens, process, cut and stain tissue blocks, prepare frozen sections, and prepare cytological specimens.

You will also operate and maintain histology instrumentation and perform quality control, with flexibility for schedule changes as needed.

Qualifications

HT-ASCP Histotechnician or HTL-ASCP Histotechnologist required.

Responsibilities

Identify, log and maintain the integrity of specimens, maintaining files of slides and blocks.
Process, cut and stain tissue blocks.
Prepare and cut frozen sections.
Prepare cytological specimens.
Prepare reagents, stains and solutions.
Perform special procedures: Thin needle, lymph node clearing, decalcification.
Operate and maintain histology instrumentation.
Perform required quality control and maintenance.
May work without direct supervision.
Will comply with universal precautions and adhere to safety standards and practices.
May be assigned to other tasks and/or required to vary schedule to meet the needs of the laboratory & the patients.
Demonstrates commitment to the Gulf Coast Division Standards of Behavior.