Histology, Bench Technician or Technologist, All Shifts Available

Job Description

Job Description

Position & Client Overview:

A large health system located all over the Midwest seeks a permanent histology technician to test in their busy laboratory in the great state of Illinois. All shifts are currently available.

Salary Range: $50,000-80,000

This large trauma center offers a comprehensive set of employment benefits that include market‑competitive wages, special pay options such as shift and weekend differentials, and access to incentive plans when organizational goals are met. They provide a robust 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions, along with health, wellness, and family‑support benefits that reflect the organization’s commitment to caring for its workforce throughout their careers.

Living in the Peoria area offers a blend of Midwestern charm, affordability, and a surprising variety of things to do. Residents enjoy outdoor activities such as exploring the scenic Grand View Drive, visiting local parks, or walking along the Illinois Riverfront, while indoor options include the Peoria Riverfront Museum, vibrant arts venues, and unique shopping spots. The city’s mix of natural beauty, cultural attractions, and community‑oriented neighborhoods creates a comfortable and engaging environment for people who enjoy both quiet outdoor escapes and lively indoor experiences.

Job Summary:

Perform routine specimen preparation which involves cutting various tissue types and mounting them on glass slides for examination under the microscope by the pathologist.

Nationally certified histotechnician experienced in receiving, processing, and preparing patient tissue specimens for microscopic examination and analysis by the pathologist. Able to perform complex histologic procedures, recognize deviations from expected results, and analyze and correct problems using scientific principles learned from NAACLS training and years of experience.

Skill Requirements:

• Calibrate, operate, troubleshoot and maintain the equipment
• Dexterity and good hand-eye coordination are required to collect and prepare specimens
• Lab safety and infection prevention is of paramount importance

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Remove tissue from a preservative solution, remove water from the sample, and replace it with paraffin wax
• Embed sample in a larger block of wax to prepare it for slicing before mounting it on a microtome
• Slice or section the sample then stain with special dyes and mount on a slide for viewing with a microscope

Education, Certification, & Experience:

• Associate or Bachelor's Degree or 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) from a regionally accredited college/university with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) of biology and chemistry
• HT/L(ASCP) certification
• New histology grads are encouraged to apply

Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

HealthCare Connections, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other protected status pursuant to law. #IND