Immunohistology Technician

Methodist Healthcare System; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Methodist Healthcare System in San Antonio, TX is seeking an Immunohistology Technician to prepare and process tissue specimens for immunomicroscopic examination by a pathologist, maintain instruments, and monitor quality control. The ideal candidate holds HTL/HT (ASCP) certifications, has 2 years of histopathology experience in the last 3 years, and an Associate or Baccalaureate degree.

This role supports patient care and offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for

Qualifications

• HTL/HT (ASCP) certification required or preferred.
• 2 years of histopathology experience in the last 3 years preferred.
• Associate degree is required or bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and processes surgical, autopsy, bone marrow, body fluids, and biopsy specimens for gross and microscopic examination by a pathologist.
• Prepares frozen sections of surgical specimens for microscopic examination by a pathologist.
• Prepares solutions for stains and special procedures.
• Performs preventive maintenance on common instruments and keeps records of maintenance; performs basic quality control and quality assurance checks.
• Answers telephones, communicates verified test results by phone, types procedures, files paperwork and slides, faxes documents, and performs data entry/retrieval as required.

Skills

Histopathology

ASCP HT/HTL

Immunohistochemistry

Quality control

Education

HT/ASCP certification

Associate or Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. Jump-start your career as a Immunohistology Technician today with Methodist Healthcare System.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low co‑pay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Immunohistology Technician is responsible for preparing and processing tissue specimens for immunomicroscopic examination by a pathologist; maintaining instruments; performing and monitoring quality control, and assuming accountability for own work.

What you will do in this role

• Prepares and processes surgical, autopsy, bone marrow, body fluids, and biopsy specimens for gross and microscopic examination by a pathologist.
• Prepares frozen sections of surgical specimens for microscopic examination by a pathologist.
• Prepares solutions for stains and special procedures.
• Performs preventive maintenance on common instruments and keeps records of maintenance as prescribed. Understands and performs basic quality control: identifies quality control problems, participates in quality assurance monitors.
• Answers telephones, communicates verified test results by phone, types procedures, files paperwork and slides, faxes documents, and performs data entry/retrieval as may be required, assists with inventory of supplies.

Qualifications you will need

• High school graduation or equivalent and HTL (ASCP) or HT (ASCP) certification. Associate or baccalaureate degree is preferred plus qualification in Immunohistochemistry (QIHC).
• 2 years of experience in histopathology in the last 3 years preferred.
• Associate degree is required or baccalaureate degree is preferred.

Minimum License, Certificates, or Registrations Required

Preferred: HTL (ASCP) or HT (ASCP) certification.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.