Technician II - Histology

HonorHealth; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

HonorHealth's Histology Tech II role at Shea Medical Center in Scottsdale, AZ requires performing technical histology procedures, embedding, microtomy, staining, and IHC work as part of a multidisciplinary team. The role emphasizes quality, safety, and compliance with CLIA, CAP, OSHA, and HIPAA standards.

Responsibilities include specimen handling, staining, QC, equipment maintenance, and mentorship of new staff.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or certification in Histology required.
• Bachelors degree preferred for HTL Histotechnologist certification.

Responsibilities

• Microtomy: create adequate histologic sections with proper leveling.
• Assist with daily IHC and special stain workloads; process orders.
• Retrieve slides/blocks and perform IHC/SS with stainers and QC.
• Embed tissue with correct orientation for sectioning.
• Perform recuts and additional stains as requested by a Pathologist.
• Maintenance/troubleshooting of equipment and documentation.
• Assist with filing and training new staff.

Skills

Histology procedures

Immunohistochemistry

Slide preparation

Laboratory safety

Education

Associate degree in Histology

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microtomy equipment

Stainers

Quality control checks

Job description

Primary City/State: Shea Medical Center - 9003 E Shea Blvd Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Category: Healthcare Support Shift: Evening Department: LAB Anatomic Pathology Shift Hours: Monday - Friday 5am-130pm HT Required

Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY The Histology Tech II performs technical procedures in Histology, including specimen embedding, microtomy, staining, and ancillary tasks. Serves as a fully effective and participative member of the multidisciplinary patient care services team. Responsible for quality, efficiency, and safety in the performance of laboratory functions. Actively troubleshoots and resolves problems and documents corrective actions with minimal guidance. Ensures compliance with all state, CLIA, CAP, OSHA, and HIPAA regulations as applicable and incorporates these compliance practices into daily routines. Actively participates in laboratory programs established to maintain/improve the quality of laboratory services, individual growth, and safety in the work environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Microtomy - creates adequate histologic sections with proper leveling between each section applied onto glass slides.
• Assists with daily immunohistochemistry (IHC) and special stain (SS) workload by receiving IHC/SS orders and pending list requests.
• Retrieves slides and/or blocks from request and performs IHC/SS by preparing, loads/unloads stainers, and performs appropriate quality control checks.
• Embeds tissue using correct orientation and positioning for sectioning.
• Performs recuts and additional stains including special and immunohistochemistry stains, as requested by a Pathologist.
• Performs and documents instrument and equipment maintenance and learns troubleshooting on all equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Assists with filing as needed.
• Assists with training new employees and mentoring students.
• Additional duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Associates Required for HT-Histotechnician certification
• Bachelors Required for HTL-Histotechnologist certification Preferred

EXPERIENCE

1 year experience working in a Histology Laboratory Required

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Histology Technician - Certification Histology Tech ASCP Required
• Histology Technologist Certification - Certification Histology Technologist ASCP Preferred

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