Histotechnologist Trainee - Second Shift

Nebraska Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance up to $5,000/year

35% tuition discount at Clarkson Colle

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine is seeking an entry-level Histology Technician to learn the theoretical and practical aspects of preparing biological material for histological analysis. You will support tissue preparation and assist in delivering timely pathology information.

This role provides a foundation in histology with opportunities for growth, tuition assistance, and a pathway to advanced training within Nebraska Medicine and UNMC collaboration.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent required.
• Education and training equivalent to 60 semester hours from an accredited institution that includes either 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses or 24 semester hours of science courses with chemistry/biology components.

Responsibilities

• Learn the basic knowledge and practical skills in preparing biological material for histological analysis/diagnosis.
• Support continuous improvement of laboratory services to ensure high quality pathology information for diagnosis.

Skills

Histology

Laboratory work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required

60 semester hours with chemistry/biology coursework

Job description

Shift: Second Shift (United States of America) Shift Details: Full Time 12:30pm to 9pm

Why Work at Nebraska Medicine?

Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.

Leading Health Network Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.

Dignity and Respect: We value all backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.

• Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.
• Enjoy support for your personal growth within the organization, from those just starting their healthcare careers to those who are years down the path.

This is an entry level position where the incumbent will learn the basic knowledge, i.e. theoretical and practical, in the preparation of biological material for histological analysis/diagnosis. The process involves the preparation of patient tissue or research tissue according to department procedures. Support continuous improvement of laboratory services within the organization to ensure high quality and timely pathology information for a quality diagnosis.

Required Qualifications:

• High school education or equivalent required.
• Education and training equivalent to 60 semester hours from an accredited institution that, at a minimum, include either a) 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses or b) 24 semester hours of science courses that include i) 6 semester hours of chemistry ii) 6 semester hours of biology iii) 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Recent experience in laboratory work, preferably histology laboratory preferred.
• Bachelor of science or successful completion of a formally recognized histology technique training program preferred.

Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’s status.

Nebraska Medicine includes two hospitals, the state's largest and highest rated Nebraska Medical Center and Bellevue Medical Center, along with more than 70 primary care and specialty clinics.

Nebraska Medicine and our research and education partner, the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), share the same mission: to lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research and extraordinary patient care.

Every colleague plays a key role in upholding our promise of “Serious Medicine, Extraordinary Care” to our patients and their families.

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