Lead Histology Tech | Diagnostic Tissue Processing

UT Health San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Health San Antonio in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Histology Technician-Lead to oversee tissue specimen preparation for routine and special procedures that aid in confirming patient diagnoses. This role requires leading the team, ensuring quality, and maintaining compliance with protocols.

The ideal candidate has six years of histology experience, ASCP certification, and proficiency with automated equipment such as microscopes and microtomes.

Qualifications

• Six (6) years of histological experience is required.
• Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) is required.
• Experience using automated equipment and instruments including microscopes, microtomes, and other lab equipment.

Responsibilities

• Leads the preparation of tissue specimens for routine and special procedures to aid in the confirmation of patient diagnosis.
• Gross, process, embed, cut, and stain surgical, biopsy and anatomical tissues for light and fluorescent microscopic slide review.
• Performs complex histologic procedures and analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles.
• Performs, records and analyzes data in order to make judgments.
• Follows established policies and procedures.
• Leads research and develops protocols with supervision.
• Trains associate and intermediate technicians.

Skills

Histology

ASCP Certification

Six years histology experience

Automated equipment usage

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microscopes

Microtomes

Histology equipment

Job description

UT Health San Antonio in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Histology Technician-Lead to oversee tissue specimen preparation for routine and special procedures that aid in confirming patient diagnoses. This role requires leading the team, ensuring quality, and maintaining compliance with protocols.

The ideal candidate has six years of histology experience, ASCP certification, and proficiency with automated equipment such as microscopes and microtomes.