Histology Technician Certified

Histology Technician Certified

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The posted compensation range of $28.67 - $42.64/hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

As our Certified Histology Technician, you will help the healthcare team and pathologists accurately diagnose and treat diseases by expertly preparing and analyzing tissue samples so they can provide timely and precise medical care to our patients.

Every day you will receive, accession, and prepare tissues and other biological materials through proper labeling, fixation, embedding, microtomy, staining, and coverslipping. You will be expected to prioritize work appropriately, follow laboratory turnaround time standards, perform routine maintenance on equipment, and demonstrate competency in operating and troubleshooting histology equipment.

To be successful in this role, you must have a passion for histology, be able to multitask effectively with limited supervision, and strictly adhere to technical procedures for preparing various stains, solutions, and compounds.

$5,000 Sign On Bonus and up to $10,000 Education Loan Forgiveness!

• Receives, accessions, and prepares tissues and other biological materials
• Performs proper labeling, fixation, embedding, microtomy, staining, and coverslipping, and sections and stains histological specimens for routine and special studies.
• Prepares various stains, solutions, and other compounds following technical procedures.
• Assists pathologists within scope of practice.
• Follows laboratory inventory procedures and demonstrates competency operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining equipment.
• Performs routine maintenance on equipment and instruments and contacts Biomedical Engineering or Manufacturer for assistance or repair as needed.

What you need:

• Successful completion of an accredited Histotechnician or Histotechnologist program OR
• HS and 60 college/university semester hrs, with a combination of 12 hrs biology and chemistry AND one year full time acceptable experience in a histopathology laboratory within the last 5 years OR
• Associates degree with a combination of 12 hrs biology and chemistry (must include both) AND one year full time acceptable experience in a histopathology laboratory within the last 5 years OR
• Two or more years of experience in all areas of routine histology in lieu of academic credit/degree and/or certification.

Preferred qualifications:

• Associate degree and successful completion of an accredited Histotechnician program
• Histotechnician certification, HT, by American Society of Clinical Pathology

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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards.