Histology Technician

Department: 60907 Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center
- Lab:
Anatomic Pathology

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details: Monday
- Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

Pay Range: $26.55 - $39.85

Sign-on Bonus:
Eligible based on eligibility.

The Histology Technician prepares histologic slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by pathologists under the direct supervision of a pathologist or histology technologist. This individual is responsible for frozen sections, paraffin mounts, cytologic preparations and stains related to each function. The Histology Technician determines if surgical and cytology specimens are adequate and requests additional specimens if necessary. He/she performs routine maintenance on instruments as directed.

• Performs quality work.
• Determines if specimens are adequate and requests additional specimens if necessary.
• Properly identifies all tissue and cytology specimens.
• Prepares tissue samples with proper orientation in blocks.
• Performs routine and special stains of tissue samples.
• Performs and documents quality control for staining procedures.
• Performs and documents routine maintenance of instruments.
• Demonstrates the ability to prepare quality slides from tissue blocks.
• Follows regulatory guidelines and standards.
• Displays a sense of cooperation, adapts to change, and modifies work schedule as needed.
• Submits earned time requests according to policy.
• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills and a positive attitude.
• Establishes and maintains professional relationships with lab staff, nursing and medical staff, and assists co-workers.
• Maintains a high level of productivity.
• Effectively uses allotted time and resources.

Registered Histology Technician (ASCP) or equivalent, or eligible.

High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Minimum one year in histopathology with an Associate’s Degree, or minimum two years in histopathology with a High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Full range of body motion, handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, eye‑hand coordination, standing and walking for extensive periods, occasional lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds, vision and hearing within normal range to respond to code alerts and equipment alarms, work‑related stress due to volume and time constraints with irregular working hours.

Associate’s Degree in Biology or related field.

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well‑being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, and programs that invest in your career development.

• Base compensation listed within the pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
• Premium pay such as shift, on‑call, and more based on a teammate's job.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, 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.

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