Histotechnologist: Tissue Processing & Stain Specialist

HCA Houston Healthcare; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Prescription drug coverage

Dental and vision plans

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

The Woman's Hospital of Texas in Houston is seeking a Histology Technician to perform identification, preparation, staining and other procedures required for high-quality histology and cytology results.

You will process, cut and stain tissue blocks, prepare frozen sections and cytological specimens, and operate histology instrumentation, while ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

Qualifications

• HT-ASCP Histotechnician or HTL-ASCP Histotechnologist

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.

Skills

HT-ASCP Histotechnician

HTL-ASCP Histotechnologist

Job description

The Woman's Hospital of Texas in Houston is seeking a Histology Technician to perform identification, preparation, staining and other procedures required for high-quality histology and cytology results.

You will process, cut and stain tissue blocks, prepare frozen sections and cytological specimens, and operate histology instrumentation, while ensuring safety and quality standards are met.