Histotechnologist - Surgical Pathology - FT

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson is seeking a Histotechnologist for their Surgical Pathology department. This role involves processing, embedding, cutting, and staining human tissue, including routine and special stains. Candidates must have an Associate's or Bachelor's degree along with one year of relevant experience.

The successful candidate will demonstrate capability with microtome and cryostat, adhere to safety standards, and maintain accurate records. This is a full-time position requiring a commitment to quality and compliance in a biohazardous environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree with one year of experience in histopathology.

Responsibilities

• Orients and embeds tissue in paraffin according to standardized methods.
• Freezes, orients, embeds, and cuts fresh tissue.
• Uses microtome and/or cryostat to cut tissue specimens to exacting measures.
• Performs routine and special stains.
• Labels and distributes slides to pathologists.

Skills

Ability to properly orient, embed, and cut tissue using microtome and cryostat

Verbal and written communication skills

Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with team members

Computer and related software application skills

Ability to maintain accurate records

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Title

Histotechnologist - Surgical Pathology - FT

Location

Main Campus, Jackson

Job Summary

To process, embed, cut, and stain human tissue. Staining includes routine and special stains. This job profile may require call subject to the department's discretion.

Education and Experience

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree with one year of experience in histopathology.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree with one year of experience in histopathology.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to properly orient, embed, and cut tissue using microtome and cryostat.
• Understanding of tissue processing.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with team members.
• Computer and related software application skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Orients and embeds tissue in paraffin according to standardized methods.
• Freezes, orients, embeds, and cuts fresh tissue.
• Uses microtome and/or cryostat to cut tissue specimens to exacting measures of acceptability.
• Files cassettes.
• Performs routine and special stains.
• Labels and distributes slides to pathologists.
• Files slides.
• Performs and documents equipment maintenance and quality control measures.
• Ensures compliance with safety, environmental, and infection control standards.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Requires occasional handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment; frequent exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood‑borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals. May involve occasional work beyond regular hours, occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds, and other actions as needed for the role.

Time Type

Full time

EEO Statement

University of Mississippi Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, religion, genetic information, veteran’s status, and any other status protected by applicable law. UMMC also prohibits retaliation against those who report discrimination or harassment and against those who participate in the Medical Center’s investigation and handling of such reports.