Histology, Bench Technician/Technologist, Night Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Position & Client Overview:

A large and prestigious healthcare system located in the heart of beautiful Nashville is looking for histology technicians/technologists to work the night shift at their busy and high-volume level-one trauma hospital.

Salary Range: $50,000-$90,000

Benefits include health, vision, dental as well as PTO, employer-paid life insurance, retirement plan, disability, on-campus child care, tuition assistance, and pet insurance. 

Nashville, often referred to as “Music City,” boasts a vibrant live music scene that resonates from honky-tonks on Broadway to renowned concert venues. Talented artists spanning various genres grace the stages, creating a haven for music enthusiasts. Beyond music, the city exudes Southern hospitality, with warm and friendly locals welcoming visitors with open arms. Whether you’re exploring historic landmarks or indulging in mouthwatering Southern comfort food, Nashville feels like home. The culinary scene is a sensory delight, featuring hot chicken, gourmet cuisine, and other delectable treats. Visitors can wander through iconic sites like the Ryman Auditorium, marvel at the grandeur of the Parthenon, and immerse themselves in the history of Belle Meade Plantation. For outdoor enthusiasts, picturesque parks, scenic trails, and breathtaking views from the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge await. The Cumberland River adds to Nashville’s natural charm. Whether you’re a music lover, a foodie, or simply seeking a charming getaway, Nashville beckons with its magic. 

Consider joining the team at this large academic medical center to experience Music City while advancing your career in histology.

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 [number] 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
• Or on the job trained/non certified per the lab approval

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