Histology Technician

We are seeking Histology Professionals to join the overnight team. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality medical laboratory services. Come work in our Pathology laboratory located in Johnson County, KS alongside a highly trained staff with the latest technology. Our services are performed with the utmost care, expertise, integrity and respect for the patient.

Overnight shifts are either 11pm-7:30am or 12am-8:30am

Duties:

• Process human tissue and body fluid specimens in preparation for microscopic exam
• Perform technical duties related to the production of histopathological slides of surgical specimens
• Section the embedded tissue, using a microtome and mount the section properly on a microscope slide
• Perform various immunohistochemical tests on formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue sections
• Process mounted sections through routine and special staining procedures
• Properly orient and embed surgical tissue specimens
• Prepare the stains and reagents needed for special procedures
• Report accurate and timely test results in order to deliver quality patient care
• Operate and maintain manual and automated instruments
• Perform and document equipment maintenance as needed * Record equipment log data in an accurate and timely manner
• Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures
• Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies
• Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, analysis and reporting
• Document problems that may affect test performance and perform corrective actions when needed
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in sciences OR Associates Degree in sciences with at least 12 science credit hours with 1-2 years of Histology experience. Willing to train.
• ASCP Histology certification or other relevant Histology certifications are a plus
• Responsibilities to meet CLIA requirements
• Experience with routine histology procedures and equipment is a plus
• Immunohistochemistry experience is a plus
• Comfortability embedding both large and small specimens
• Responsibilities to accurately read all labels and documents
• Responsibilities to work independently within a team and strong attention to detail
• Experience working in a high volume laboratory environment is desirable
• Familiarity with laboratory SOPs and safety protocol
  
  

Hourly: $25 - 30/hr

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