Night Histotechnologist, Surgical Pathology — Full-Time

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Lifecycle benefits

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is hiring a Histotechnologist for Surgical Pathology to perform routine histology procedures and produce stained slides for review by pathologists. The role involves close communication with pathologists, residents, and coordinators and adherence to SOPs and regulatory standards.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in the biological or related sciences and HTL (ASCP) certification or eligibility, with the expectation to pass the certifying exam within one year of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in the biological, physical, chemical, life sciences, medical laboratory technology, or histology.
• HTL (ASCP) certification or HTL (ASCP) eligible. If eligible must take and pass the national certifying exam within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Performs cassette-log reconciliation and initiates programs on tissue processors.
• Embeds biopsy, routine surgical, and autopsy tissues per SOP and assesses adequacy of processing.
• Operates microtome and determines block orientation to obtain representative sections.
• Performs and documents routine paraffin block reconciliation and staining procedures.
• Identifies and corrects staining deficiencies and ensures quality controls.
• Performs gross examination, dissection, and selection of tissue for microscopic exam where applicable.

Skills

Histology

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological/science/histology

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is hiring a Histotechnologist for Surgical Pathology to perform routine histology procedures and produce stained slides for review by pathologists. The role involves close communication with pathologists, residents, and coordinators and adherence to SOPs and regulatory standards.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in the biological or related sciences and HTL (ASCP) certification or eligibility, with the expectation to pass the certifying exam within one year of