Histology Technician

• Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week) 10am-6:30pm or 12pm-8:30pm with shift differential
• Salary Range: Starting range $30.12- $37.65/hour (Where an applicant may fall on the salary range will vary based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to experience & education)
• Retirement: 401(K) with Company Match, Profit Sharing
• Time Off: Generous PTO, Holiday Pay, Floating Holiday
• Disability Coverage: Short & Long-Term Disability
• Family Support: Paid Leave and Disability
• Performance Incentive: Discretionary Bonus Based on Company, Department, and Individual Goals

• Accessioning of tissue specimens
• Processing and embedding tissue specimens
• Microtomy and staining tissue sections
• Evaluating and recommending adjustments for processes and procedures as part of quality assurance
• Maintaining equipment in accordance with defined policies and protocols, and logging preventive and remedial maintenance of equipment.
• Preparing solutions and stains following standard laboratory formulas and procedures
• Complies with all laboratory policies and procedures, OSHA and CLIA regulations
• Following all OSHA and lab safety guidelines and maintains a safe and clean environment by the daily cleaning of work areas, cleaning up spills and all other duties necessary to sustain an appropriate work area

Essential Functions:In order to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily and regular attendance is required. The responsibilities listed below are representative of the primary essential functions required; additional duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Associate degree as a Histology Technician.
• One year minimum of Histology experience is required.
• Special stains and immunohistochemistry experience is a plus.

Certifications/Licenses:

• ASCP certification or eligible

Qualification Requirements:The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Histology and the gastrointestinal system
• Word processing and/or other computer applications
• Good organizational skill
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience with EMR and LIS

• Work as part of a team
• Multitask and work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Physical Requirements:The physical requirements described here are representative of the physical demands required by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to walk, sit, reach overhead, bend to the floor, and may be required to stand for long periods of time. The employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is required to use dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, other clinic equipment, and to possibly perform phlebotomy.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee may be required to lift and transport items up to 50 pounds. Employees may be required to travel to other company locations due to staffing and training needs.

Working Environment:The working environment described here is representative of the setting which an employee may encounter on the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to…