Histology Tech II or III

Hours: M-F 2pm-10:30pm, weekend and holiday rotations are required.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lab Specific Duties- Tissue processing, embedding, microtomy (paraffin and frozen sections). May qualify for tissue grossing under CLIA. Basic understanding of special histochemical stains and troubleshooting. Basic identification of tissue types, artifacts, etc. Basic experience with Cytology preparations and staining. May have experience with Immunohistochemistry. Work collaboratively/cooperatively with others to achieve goals. Proactively adjust one's style and/or efforts to complement those of others. Develop positive working relationships with peers/colleagues. Share knowledge and/or provide support for team members. Contribute to and promote a positive and professional work environment/atmosphere.

• Policy- Understand and apply appropriate polices and procedures for work flow, testing, and/or methodology. Recognize and/or troubleshoot significant findings. May prepare related reports. May provide technical support as necessary.

• Process- Work collaboratively/cooperatively with others to achieve goals. Proactively adjust one's style and/or efforts to complement those of others. Develop positive working relationships with peers/colleagues. Share knowledge and/or provide support for team members. Contribute to and promote a positive and professional work environment/atmosphere. May serve as a liaison within the division or organization.

• Communication- Effectively demonstrate communication skills related to conveying relevant information. Develop and maintain efficient internal communication processes to support the activities of the department/program. Openly communicate across many departments regarding clinical, patient care, physical and/or material resources. Keep key leadership, administrative staff and other stakeholders fully informed of projected and actual developments in a timely manner. Prioritize multiple requests for information. Assemble and distribute material for project communications if necessary.

• Compliance- Assist in the maintenance, oversight, and/or management of compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements, such as JCAHO, HIPAA, and/or other accreditation standards. May participate in activities related to organizational, regulatory, and governmental compliance.

• Equipment Maintenance- Assist with maintenance of various pieces of equipment. Help maintain/order inventory. Keep work environment well-organized. May troubleshoot and/or correct erroneous results or problems with equipment. May provide appropriate safety/quality monitoring checks and document as assigned.

 JOB QUALIFICATIONS

 

Primary Location

Location R

 

Schedule

Full time

 

Shift

Evening (United States of America)

 

Department

Pathology

 

Employee Status

Regular

 

FTE

1

 

Weekly Hours

40

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• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10  best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years 

• Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding 

• Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers  (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025) 

• One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune 

• Consistently certified as great place to work 

• A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability 

• Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) 

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