Histotechnologist - Histology

What You Will Do:

• Transform tissue specimens into crystal-clear slides for physicians to examine—you're essentially creating the visual story that leads to accurate diagnoses!
• Master the art of frozen sections and tissue staining, bringing specimens to life under the microscope.
• Mix and prepare dyes and chemical solutions like a laboratory scientist, ensuring every batch is perfectly calibrated for optimal results.
• Handle bone marrow specimens with precision and care, knowing your work directly impacts patient outcomes.
• Execute established procedures and protocols with excellence, delivering accurate and timely results that pathologists and patients depend on.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of accredited bachelor's degree program in chemical, physical, biological science, medical technology, or clinical laboratory science, and successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Histotechnician or Histotechnologist program.
• OR Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university, AND 1 year of full-time acceptable clinical experience in a histopathology laboratory or 1 year research experience in a histopathology laboratory in the U.S. or Canada.
• OR Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university, and HT(ASCP) certification, with 6 months full-time acceptable clinical experience in a histopathology laboratory or 6 months full-time research experience in a histopathology laboratory in the U.S. or Canada.
• OR Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university AND successful completion of a 50-week U.S. military histotechnician training course.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one (1) year of supervised training in a clinical laboratory in histologic techniques.
• Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists as a histotechnologist.