On-site Histotechnician — Path to ASCP Certification

Memorial Health; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Memorial Health is seeking a Histology Technician to participate in daily preparation of routine and advanced histology procedures, including gross examination and staining. On-the-job training may lead to ASCP certification after one year of experience.

Qualified candidates will have 60 semester hours or an associate degree with biology/chemistry coursework; a bachelor’s degree is preferred. On-site position with Memorial Health’s Safety and Quality standards in focus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 60 semester hours of college coursework or an Associate’s degree with 12 biology and chemistry hours (combined).
• Bachelor’s degree with 12-hour requirement fulfilled is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare slides for microscopic evaluation by a pathologist.
• Perform specimen accessioning, grossing, embedding, microtomy and staining.
• Operate, clean and maintain histology equipment; troubleshoot minor issues.
• Document repairs and repeat tests; maintain quality control records.
• Adhere to CLIA, CAP, and local regulations; participate in on-call rotation if needed.

Skills

Basic laboratory skills

Education

60 semester hours/Associate degree (biol & chem coursework)

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

LIS system

Job description

Memorial Health is seeking a Histology Technician to participate in daily preparation of routine and advanced histology procedures, including gross examination and staining. On-the-job training may lead to ASCP certification after one year of experience.

Qualified candidates will have 60 semester hours or an associate degree with biology/chemistry coursework; a bachelor’s degree is preferred. On-site position with Memorial Health’s Safety and Quality standards in focus.