Histology Technician

The Client Labs HT/HTL expertly prepares patient tissue samples to provide high-quality tissue slides to the pathologist for microscopic examination, enabling accurate and timely diagnosis.

Histology

1. Visually inspect and prepare patient gastrointestinal tissue samples by providing gross evaluations of size and color.

2. Use microwave processor to dehydrate and impregnate tissue with paraffin wax.

3. Embed tissue into paraffin blocks for microtomy.

4. Cut biopsy sections of gastrointestinal tissues for microscopic examination, using a microtome and mount them on microscope slides.

5. Apply routine and special staining techniques to tissue slides for clinical interpretation.

6. Examine slides under microscopes to ensure tissue preparation meets laboratory requirements.

7. Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and instruments daily, such as microscopes, tissue processors, and microtomes.

8. Maintain inventory and order supplies as needed.

9. Access laboratory information systems to utilize data and submit documentation daily.

Quality Control & Compliance

10. Adheres to all laboratory safety protocols and regulations, such as using proper personal protective equipment, handling hazardous materials appropriately, and disposing of waste safely.

11. Ensure all corporate safety, quality control and quality assurance standards are met.

Maintain accurate records of laboratory procedures, quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) logs and protected health information (PHI).

13 . Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments) and CAP (College of American Pathologists) regulations.

14. Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment and instruments; troubleshooting minor equipment issues as required.

15. Maintain a clean and well-organized work area.

16. Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• An associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school in Histotechnology or Biological Sciences required; bachelor degree is preferred.
• This education must incorporate 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses or 24 semester hours of science courses that includes six semester hours of chemistry, six semester hours of biology or medical laboratory technology in any combination and three months of documented training in the field in which the individual perform high complexity testing.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES

• Certified as a Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL) through the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) preferred or Board of Registry (BOR) eligible, with the ability to certify within six months from start of employment.

EXPERIENCE

• 3 to 5 years of Histology Technician experience is required within the last ten years.
• Successful completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) accredited Histotechnology program

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Histology Technician: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person