Lead Histology Technician FT - Phoenix, AZ

Sonic Healthcare; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Sonic Healthcare in Phoenix as a medical laboratory professional where you'll engage in critical patient care processes through histotechnology. This role offers growth opportunities, a supportive team environment, and competitive benefits, including medical, dental, and a 401(k) match. With a focus on safety, compliance, and quality, your expertise will contribute to advancing community health. Enjoy work-life balance with paid time off and recognition for your contributions.

Benefits

Free lab services for you and your dependents

Work-life balance, including PTO and Paid Holidays

Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Community belonging and appreciation for work

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of laboratory training/experience performing high complexity testing.
• 2+ years of lab experience in high volume lab with special stain experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform critical patient care processes, including microscopic examination.
• Document quality control activities and assist in inventory management.
• Report to lab manager on technical concerns from staff and clients.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Graduation from a school of Histotechnology accredited by CAHEA / NAACLS

HT (ASCP) Certification

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications :

Quality is in our DNA is it in yours?

You put the pro in medical laboratory professional. You’ve got problem-solving instincts, a passion for patient care, and the technical training to deliver quality results. You’re also looking for great benefits, the support of an all-star team, and an opportunity to grow your career.

Join our front line of #HealthcareHeroes! Our mission is to advance the health and wellbeing of our communities as a leader in clinical laboratory solutions.

Location : Phoenix, Arizona

Days : Monday - Friday

In this role, you will :

• Perform a vital part of the patient care process from accessioning through a variety of staining processes to produce slides for microscopic examination
• Document all quality control activities and preventive maintenance activities
• Participate in inventory management, process improvement projects and other projects as needed
• Assist in staff development and training at direction from lab manager
• Report technical questions and concerns from staff, pathologists, and clients to lab manager
• Communicates effectively with team members, lab director, and management.
• Recognize when troubleshooting is needed for optimal specimen quality
• Assist in ensuring compliance with the laboratory's SOPs and quality management system
• Work in a fast-paced laboratory environment with biological and chemical hazards
• Champion safety, compliance, and quality control

All you need is :

• At minimum graduation from a school of Histotechnology accredited by CAHEA / NAACLS AND HT (ASCP)
• 1 year of laboratory training or experience performing high complexity testing
• Certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathologists or equivalent
• Strong reading, writing, and analytical skills
• Ability to operate general laboratory equipment, including but not limited to : telephones, computers, processors, stainers, microscopes, microtomes and much more
• 2+ years of laboratory training or experience in a high volume laboratory with documented special stain and immunohistochemistry experience

We’ll give you :

• Appreciation for your work
• A feeling of satisfaction that you’ve helped people
• Opportunity to grow in your profession
• Free lab services for you and your dependents
• Work-life balance, including Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Help saving for retirement, with a 401(k) plus a company match
• A sense of belonging – we’re a community!

We also want you to know :

This role will have routine access to Protected Health Information (PHI). Employees will be trained on reasonable safeguards and are expected to maintain strict confidentiality, as well as abide by all applicable privacy and security standards. Employees are expected only to access PHI when it is required to fulfill job duties.

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

Work Shift :

1st Shift (United States of America)

Job Category :

Laboratory Operations

Company : Pathology Watch Inc.

Sonic Healthcare USA is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.