Surgical Pathology Histotechnologist — Full-Time

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson is seeking a Histotechnologist for their Surgical Pathology department. This role involves processing, embedding, cutting, and staining human tissue, including routine and special stains. Candidates must have an Associate's or Bachelor's degree along with one year of relevant experience.

The successful candidate will demonstrate capability with microtome and cryostat, adhere to safety standards, and maintain accurate records. This is a full-time position requiring a commitment to quality and compliance in a biohazardous environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree with one year of experience in histopathology.

Responsibilities

• Orients and embeds tissue in paraffin according to standardized methods.
• Freezes, orients, embeds, and cuts fresh tissue.
• Uses microtome and/or cryostat to cut tissue specimens to exacting measures.
• Performs routine and special stains.
• Labels and distributes slides to pathologists.

Skills

Ability to properly orient, embed, and cut tissue using microtome and cryostat

Verbal and written communication skills

Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with team members

Computer and related software application skills

Ability to maintain accurate records

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Job description

The University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson is seeking a Histotechnologist for their Surgical Pathology department. This role involves processing, embedding, cutting, and staining human tissue, including routine and special stains. Candidates must have an Associate's or Bachelor's degree along with one year of relevant experience.

The successful candidate will demonstrate capability with microtome and cryostat, adhere to safety standards, and maintain accurate records. This is a full-time position requiring a commitment to quality and compliance in a biohazardous environment.