Histotechnologist: Tissue Processing & Staining Expert

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson, Northern (MS, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS seeks a Histology Technician to process, embed, cut, and stain human tissue for diagnostic review. The role may require occasional extended hours and adherence to safety standards.

Education: Associate's or Bachelor's degree with one year of histopathology experience; strong attention to detail and record-keeping are essential for accurate processing and reporting.

Qualifications

• Degree (Associate's or Bachelor's) with one year of histopathology experience.
• Ability to orient, embed, and cut tissue using microtome and cryostat.
• Understanding of tissue processing.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills to interact with team members.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Orients and embeds tissue in paraffin per standardized methods.
• Freezes, orients, embeds, and cuts fresh tissue.
• Uses microtome and/or cryostat to perform microtome on 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/or infection control standards.

Skills

Embedding tissue

Cryostat operation

Microtome usage

Tissue processing

Verbal and written communication

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Histopathology

Job description

The University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS seeks a Histology Technician to process, embed, cut, and stain human tissue for diagnostic review. The role may require occasional extended hours and adherence to safety standards.

Education: Associate's or Bachelor's degree with one year of histopathology experience; strong attention to detail and record-keeping are essential for accurate processing and reporting.