Sr. Histology Technician

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

On-site childcare

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking a Histology Technician to perform a range of laboratory procedures, including frozen and paraffin sectioning, staining, and quality control.

The role involves assisting with lab operations, data recording, and teaching activities for students and residents, under supervision. Candidates should have histology training and HT/HTL certification or be within the allowed hire window.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and completion of histology training program.
• HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP) certification, or certification earned within six months of hire date (within 180 days).
• ASCP certification preferred or required within 180 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform frozen sections and daily preparation of paraffin sections for staining.
• Perform and supervise staining, histochemical and immunohistochemical procedures with QA/QC monitoring.
• Prepare quality paraffin sections for routine and special stains per lab protocols.
• Complete special stain procedures and troubleshoot as needed.
• Follow safety and processing procedures for all specimens.
• Assist in data entry, documentation, and QA/QC data analysis and problem solving.
• Assist in lab operations, prioritize work, and maintain accreditation guidelines.
• Prepare dilutions and calculations for histology preparations; manage inventory.
• Prepare teaching materials for medical students and residents; train new staff.

Skills

Histology techniques

Attention to detail

Quality control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Histology training program

ASCP HT/HTL certification (or within 180 days)

Tools

Paraffin processor

Cryostat

Job description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

SHIFT: Monday through Friday with rotating weekends and holidays. 10pm-6:30am No other additional responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

Works under general supervision to provide technical skills for performance of basic to complex laboratory procedures.

BENEFITS

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  High School Diploma or GED. and
  completion of histology training program.

• Licenses and Certifications
  (HT) HISTOLOGIC TECHNICIAN Certification as HT (ASCP) or
  HTL (ASCP); or if certification is earned within six months of hire date. within 180 Days

Preferred

• Education
  Associate's Degree in a science and/or completion of histology training program or equivalent training as defined by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

JOB DUTIES

• Performs frozen sections, oversees, and participates in the daily preparation of paraffin sections for staining of patient tissue, performs all level of special stain, histochemical and immunohistochemical stains in work area, quality assurance and quality control monitors, and equipment maintenance.
• Demonstrates proper techniques for all technical applications related to paraffin specimen processing for all surgical tissue types, according to department guidelines.
• Prepare quality paraffin sections required for all routine, special and immunohistochemical stains offered by the laboratory using guidelines established by the laboratory protocols. Will be required to perform frozen tissue preparations for routine and histochemical staining.
• Completes special stain procedures within the established laboratory guidelines and performs troubleshooting as needed.
• Follows standard precaution guidelines when handling and processing all specimens. Follows all processing procedures for specimen preparation in accordance with the laboratory manual.
• Assists with processing of specimens, data entry, and documentation of quality control. Demonstrates basic skills to evaluate and solve problems related to the collection and processing of tissue and cytological specimens for analysis. Analyzes quality control data, makes judgments concerning the results for basic troubleshooting, and takes appropriate action to maintain quality of staining.
• Assists in operation and management of the laboratory. Assists supervisor with setting work priorities and advises histology technicians and clinical laboratory assistants as to appropriate procedures and techniques. Is responsible for assisting supervisor with maintaining the laboratory under the guidelines of accrediting agencies. Will assist chief histology technician with developing, validating and writing procedures as needed.
• Responsible for preparing dilutions, calculations, and percentages for special histology preparations. Performs specialized histology and histochemical procedures, such as those of enzymes, polysaccharides, immunohistochemical and immuno fluorescents. Maintains adequate inventory to complete work and orders supplies as needed per established polices.
• Prepares teaching materials for use in instruction of medical students and resident physicians. May serve as a bench instructor for histology training program and new staff members, establishing competency of employees.
• Participates in process improvement activities. May attend system Quality Council meetings as requested or required. May participate in research activities and investigation of new products, equipment, techniques, and methodologies. Collects and organizes research data for project reports. Demonstrates a commitment to ethical conduct.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 'Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions: a) Directly interacting with or caring for patients; b) Directly interacting with or caring for human-subjects research participants; c) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing, or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records); or d) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing, or similarly affecting human-subjects research records.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.