Histotechnologist — Tissue Processing & Staining Expert

ummc; Missouri; On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

ummc Histology is seeking a Histotechnologist to process, embed, cut, and stain human tissue, including routine and special stains. The role may require on-call duties at department discretion and calls for meticulous technique and teamwork.

The position requires an associate's or bachelor's degree with one year of histopathology experience. Excellent communication, record-keeping, and safety compliance are essential for success in this fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Degree (Associate's or Bachelor's) with 1 year of histopathology experience.

Responsibilities

• Orients, embeds, and cuts tissue using microtome and cryostat.
• Performs routine and special stains.
• Labels and distributes slides to pathologists; files slides.
• Performs and documents equipment maintenance and quality control.
• Ensures compliance with safety and infection control standards.
• Duties may change; management reserves right to add or modify duties.

Skills

Verbal & written comms

Team collaboration

Record-keeping

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in Histology

Tools

Microtome

Cryostat

Staining equipment

Job description

ummc Histology is seeking a Histotechnologist to process, embed, cut, and stain human tissue, including routine and special stains. The role may require on-call duties at department discretion and calls for meticulous technique and teamwork.

The position requires an associate's or bachelor's degree with one year of histopathology experience. Excellent communication, record-keeping, and safety compliance are essential for success in this fast-paced clinical setting.