Histology Technician

Histology Technician

The Histology Technician is responsible for preparing microscopic slides for analysis by Forensic Pathologists.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepares stained slides of tissue samples as requested by Assistant Medical Examiners in a carefully controlled environment
• Prepares paraffin blocks of tissue for long-term storage; assures that blocks are labeled in accordance with Histology Laboratory protocols
• Retrieves, transports, stores and disposes of blocks, slides, specimens and paperwork according to histology laboratory procedures
• Handles communication internally between pathologists and the histology personnel to ensure all requests and inquiries are handled in a timely manner and responds to external requests to retain, release, or prepare specimens in accordance with histology laboratory procedures.
• Maintains log of tissue samples entering the histology lab and completes the histology laboratory electronic case file and uses this information to compile monthly statistical reports.
• Delivers tissue slides to the assigned Assistant Medical Examiner, Deputy Chief Medical Examiner, or the Executive Director & Chief Medical Examiner on a timely basis.
• Mentors and assists training of interns, students and others during their training period in the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences (HCIFS) Histology Laboratory
• Other duties as assigned.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This position is subject to a criminal history check.

Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:

• Full time | Regular | 40 hours/ week
• Rotating weekends, occasional holidays and overtime

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs
• May require long periods of standing, walking, stooping and bending

Location:

• Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences 1861 Old Spanish Trail Houston, TX 77054

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.