Histology Technician/Full-Time/2nd Shift/Rosemont

Department 60348 IL ACL Laboratories - IL Central Lab: Histology Position Details Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours per week: 40 Schedule: Full‑time 2nd shift (3:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.) Pay Range: $25.30 – $42.85 Major Responsibilities Ensures specimens are properly accessioned, labeled, and suitable for testing. Cuts quality tissue sections with proper thickness as determined by tissue type and places properly on glass slides. Embeds tissue into paraffin blocks. Maintains a filing system for paraffin tissue blocks, slides and wet tissue. Processes tissue using processors to ensure full preservation and infiltration by paraffin. Performs routine and special stains, immunohistochemistry, cover slipping, verification, and distribution of slides. Retrieves and prints computer logs. Manages daily workflow for recuts, special stains, immunohistochemistry, control slides, and send‑outs according to established protocols. Performs and documents quality control. Evaluates quality control results and takes corrective action under the guidance of key operators, technical specialists or supervisor. Performs and documents cleaning, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of instruments and equipment. Assists pathologists during frozen section procedures. Ensures compliance with all accrediting agency standards. Provides assistance to pathologists, externs, and other team members. Minimum Education and Experience Required License / Registration / Certification: None required Education: Advanced training beyond high school in a science‑related field. Experience: No experience required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required Knowledge of human anatomy. Detail oriented and good organizational & communication skills. Safe handling of sharp instruments. Proficient computer skills. Problem‑solving ability. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Sits and stands the majority of the workday; walks, lifts, squats, bends and twists. Frequently lifts up to 10 lb; may occasionally lift up to 50 lb. May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, explosive, radioactive and infectious agents. Will be exposed to human blood, body fluids and tissue. Must wear appropriate lab coat, gloves, gowns and eye/face protection as needed. Good manual dexterity. Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job. Compensation Base compensation within the listed pay range based on qualifications, skills, relevant experience and/or training. Premium pay such as shift, on‑call, and more based on role. Incentive pay for select positions. Opportunity for annual increases based on performance. Benefits and More Paid Time Off programs. Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and short‑ and long‑term disability. Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses. Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave. Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs. Educational Assistance Program. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hugh Chatham Health