The Histology Technician prepares human tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis using techniques such as grossing, embedding, sectioning, and staining. They also operate laboratory equipment to preserve specimens and ensure the proper disposal of hazardous chemical waste.
Requirements summary
A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with an associate or bachelor's degree in a histotechnology program preferred. Candidates should have at least one year of experience or training, and ASCP certification as a histotechnician or histotechnologist is preferred.
high schoolassociate degreebachelor degreeConfidentialityImmunohistochemistrySectioningStainingData entryEmbeddingHistologyLaboratory equipment operationHazardous waste disposalSpecimen preservationTissue grossingHematoxylin and eosin stainingMicroscopic examination
Job description
Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications
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Location:
Greensboro,
NC
Days:
Sunday -
Thursday
Hours: 10pm- 6:30am
Full-time:
Benefit
Eligible
In this role, you will: Prepares sections of human tissue for microscopic examination and patient diagnosis, using techniques to gross (dissect tissue), embed (orient specimen in paraffin block), section (cut thin sections of tissue), stain (enhance contrast of tissue and highlight specific features of interest with routine hematoxylin and eosin stains), and mount tissue (adhere tissue onto glass slides), from surgical procedures Performs recuts and additional stains including special and immunohistochemistry stains, as requested by a Pathologist Operates computerized laboratory equipment to fix, dehydrate, and infiltrate with wax, tissue specimens to be preserved for study by Pathologist Dispose of hazardous chemical wastes per regulatory guidelines
Maintains strictest confidentiality
All you need is: High School diploma or equivalent required. Associates or Bachelors of Science degree and completion of histotechnology program preferred. 1-year of experience as a histotech or training in histologic technique is preferred but new graduates are welcome. Certification as a histotechnician (HT) or histotechnologist (HTL) by American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) preferred. State licensure, if applicable.
Bonus points if you’ve got: 2+ years of laboratory training or experience in a high volume laboratory with documented special stain and immunohistochemistry experience
We’ll give you: Appreciation for your work A feeling of satisfaction that you’ve helped people Opportunity to grow in your profession Free lab services for you and your dependents Work-life balance, including Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance Help saving for retirement, with a 401(k) plus a company match A sense of belonging – we’re a community!
Benefits
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Medical insurance
Paid holidays
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Free lab services
We also want you to know: This role will have routine access to Protected Health Information (PHI). Employees will be trained on reasonable safeguards and are expected to maintain strict confidentiality, as well as abide by all applicable privacy and security standards. Employees are expected only to access PHI when it is required to fulfill job duties.
Scheduled
Weekly
Hours: 40
Work
Shift:
Job
Category:
Laboratory
Operations
Company: Greensboro Pathology LLC Sonic Healthcare USA is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. About Sonic Healthcare USA Sonic Healthcare USA is a subsidiary of Sonic Healthcare Limited, one of the world's largest medical diagnostic companies, providing laboratory services to medical practitioners, hospitals and community health services, with operations in eight countries, on three continents and providing care to over 100 million patients each year. Sonic Healthcare USA is a leading provider of state-of-the-art laboratory services and pathology practices throughout the USA with eight operating divisions and nearly eight thousand US- based employees, 330 Pathologists and serving over 30 million patients per year. Sonic Healthcare USA operates under a federated business model that emphasizes medical leadership and community-based testing services to provide outstanding quality and service to the doctors and patients that they serve. For more information, visit the Sonic Healthcare website at www.sonichealthcareusa.com.
