Histology Technician II

Histology Technician – GI Alliance

Apply for the Histology Technician role at GI Alliance in Waukegan, IL. This position offers a base pay range of $32.00/hr – $36.00/hr
, with final compensation based on skills and experience.

• Provide backup for Lab Assistant and Supervisor.
• Train new employees.
• Gross, embed, cut, and stain tissue according to designated procedures.
• Perform all routine and specialized histology tissue, slide preparation, and staining procedures.
• Complete assigned workload within prescribed time limits.
• Prepare reagents for tissue processing and routine slide staining.
• Maintain legible, accurate logs and records of testing.
• Distribute slides to pathologists.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment.
• Troubleshoot procedures and instrumentation.
• Ensure compliance with corporate safety, quality control, and quality assurance standards.
• Ensure compliance with local, federal, CLIA, and CAP regulations.
• Maintain a clean and well‑organized work area.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s degree in science or equivalent science education required for histology technicians performing gross examination of specimens and other high‑complexity testing.
• Education and training sufficient to support CLIA 88 requirements for the position.
• Three (3) years of experience in a laboratory setting.

• Reliable and punctual.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to compile and analyze data.
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures.
• Strong teamwork and open communication.
• Strong attention to detail and concentration over extended periods.
• Ability to function in a fast‑paced environment under substantial time pressures while maintaining quality patient care.
• Proficient technical (computer) skills.
• Strong multitasking ability in a fast‑paced environment.
• Self‑motivated with initiative and a strong sense of ethics.

• Frequently required to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods.
• Use of hands for manipulating objects, tools, or controls.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Occasional climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, or crawling.
• Constantly talking, hearing, and smelling.
• Frequent lifting of 10 pounds and occasional lifting or moving of 25 to 50 pounds.
• Vision requirements: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth, and focus adjustment.

The position operates in a professional laboratory setting with frequent exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, moving mechanical parts, sharp objects, blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, computer monitors, and repetitive motions. Local travel within the region may be required.

Mid‑Senior

Full‑time