Histotechnician
Greensboro Pathology LLC · Winston-Salem, NC
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Histotechnician
@ Greensboro Pathology LLCHistotechnician
About the job
Sonic Healthcare USA is a leading clinical laboratory provider dedicated to health and wellbeing. The Histotechnician role focuses on preparing tissue samples, performing special stains, and operating lab equipment. We value teamwork, innovation, and creating an inclusive, great place to work.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Experience or training in histologic techniques
- Ability to operate lab equipment
- Attention to detail and confidentiality
- Willingness to follow safety protocols
Qualifications
- Associates or Bachelors degree preferred
- Certification as HT or HTL preferred
- Experience in high volume lab preferred
- Ability to work in a team
- Strong communication skills
Full 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!
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:
40Work Shift:
Job Category:
Laboratory OperationsCompany:
Greensboro Pathology LLCSonic 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.