Registered Histologist – Precision Tissue Diagnostics

Christus Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Christus Health is seeking a Histologist Registered to assist with cuts, stains, and mounting of human tissue specimens. Responsibilities include processing specimens, entering data into LIS, and preparing slides for pathologist review.

The position requires a histotechnology program completion, 2 years of histopathology experience, and adherence to CAP/CLIA/JCAHO standards. Work hours are 9AM–6PM, full-time.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Completion of an accredited Histotechnology Program by CAHEA/NAACLS or military equivalent required.
• Successful completion of the core educational curriculum required within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Collect, process, and store surgical/cytological specimens.
• Enter patient information and orders into LIS; manage cassettes.
• Prepare slides/blocks for referral and assist with frozen sections.
• Maintain grossing areas, autopsy suite, and related supplies.
• Perform routine and special stains for microscopic evaluation.
• Operate microtomes, embedding stations, tissue processors, and staining equipment.
• Assist pathologists with frozen sections, FNA, and autopsies.
• Adhere to CAP, CLIA, JCAHO, and OSHA standards.

Skills

Histology

LIS data entry

Specimen processing

Immunostaining

Quality control

Education

High School Diploma

Accredited Histotechnology Program

Tools

Immunostainer

Microtome

Tissue processor

Staining equipment

Job description

Christus Health is seeking a Histologist Registered to assist with cuts, stains, and mounting of human tissue specimens. Responsibilities include processing specimens, entering data into LIS, and preparing slides for pathologist review.

The position requires a histotechnology program completion, 2 years of histopathology experience, and adherence to CAP/CLIA/JCAHO standards. Work hours are 9AM–6PM, full-time.