Histology Technologist - UI Health, Labs/Pathology Services

Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1041398

FTE: 1

Work Schedule: 6:00AM - 2:30PM Shift: Days # of Positions: 1 Workplace Type: On-Site Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $38.16 - 59.02 / Hourly Wage About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission‑accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more: This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. The Histology Technologist performs a wide variety of standard histological procedures including processing, embedding, sectioning, staining to include H&E, special staining, immunohistochemistry (IHC)/immunofluorescence (IF), cover slipping and labeling of tissues resulting from surgery and/or autopsy. The histologist is responsible for maintaining laboratory procedures, quality control and safety manuals in accordance with TJC and CAP guidelines. Duties & Responsibilities Process, embed, and make sections of surgical and autopsy tissue or cell blocks submitted for microscopic examination per protocol. Cut and stain frozen sections for rapid diagnosis. Perform H&E staining, Special Staining, IHC, and IF staining on slides per protocol. Examine all slides produced using a microscope and submit only those slides which are of high quality. Appropriately prepare and maintain tissue fixatives and paraffins for tissue embedding, maintain reagents and solutions for staining of slides. Maintain and make minor adjustments and repairs to laboratory equipment such as microtomes, embedding machines and tissue processors in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and departmental procedures. Maintain records of tissue preparations and quality control, including archiving slides and blocks. Participate in the training, education, and observation of medical students, new hires, residents, and clinical rotation students residents in the principles and techniques of histologic procedures. Perform basic tracking, look‑up, and billing functions of blocks and slides through the middleware and IS systems. Use information systems down time procedures when appropriate. Review blocks and slides, using technical and scientific knowledge to recognize and verify validity and clinical relevance; consult with supervisor prior to the release of blocks/slides if unusual or unanticipated; follow laboratory SOP’s for block/slide preparation. Perform established quality assurance procedures such as quality control testing, instrument function checks, periodic maintenance, and maintain appropriate records for these procedures. Participate in CAP proficiency testing, participate in data collection and monitoring of quality assurance monitors as determined by department and section policy. Maintain a neat, orderly and safe working environment in the laboratory while adhering to all guidelines as outlined by CAP, TJC, OHSA's Blood borne Pathogens Control Act, and institutional and departmental policies. Interact with physicians, patients, staff, visitors and all customers via telephone conversations and in person in a professional, pleasant, and helpful manner. Assess glomeruli for renal biopsies and separate and prepare kidney cores for EM, IF, and routine histology processing in accordance with departmental procedures. Perform other duties as assigned. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Required American Society of Clinical Pathologists registered histologic technician HT (ASCP) or histotechnologist HTL (ASCP) Bachelor’s Degree in science such as microbiology, biology, chemistry, or a closely related field plus one year of clinical histology experience Two years (24 months) of responsible work experience and/or on-the-job training in histologic techniques in a laboratory facility which include performing qualitative and quantitative exams such as trimming, processing and embedding tissues, examining histochemical and immunohistochemical slides, and/or cutting and staining frozen sections. Possession of a current/valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support CPR Certification. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Illinois at Chicago