Histology Technician

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Performs routine and special procedures on patients' tissue specimens in preparation for pathological examination. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Associate degree in Histotechnology, or 2. High School Diploma with HT or HTL American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification or eligibility for certification (see below). ASCP Eligibility requirements: a. Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Histotechnician program within the last 5 years prior to the date of application for examination; OR b. At least 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of academic credit from a regionally accredited college/university, with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) of biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both), OR c. An associate degree from a regionally accredited college/university, with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) of biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both). *If eligible for certification under b or c above, one year full time acceptable experience in a histopathology (clinical, veterinary, industry or research) laboratory in the U.S., or Canada within the last five years is also required. Such experience must include: * Tissue Fixation * Embedding/Microtomy * Tissue Processing * Staining * Laboratory Operations 3. If not certified at the time of hire, successful ASCP Certification within one year of hire into Histology Technician position required. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.