2nd Shift Histology Technician

JOB SUMMARY:
Hours: Monday-Friday 12:00pm-8:30pm
Histology is an essential component to the art and science of pathology. The histology laboratory contributes a valuable service to help pathologists provide patient diagnoses. Information gained through microscopic evaluation of tissue slides prepared by histology technicians allows a pathologist to either identify or dismiss disease. The preparatory steps taken to ensure a quality diagnosis are key to this relationship.
A variety of procedures are performed to include embedding in paraffin, sectioning, staining and mounting tissue on slides.
Incumbents must demonstrate skill and knowledge of all histologic procedures, including special stains, immunohistochemical stains and equipment utilized. Incumbent must work as a team member within the laboratory. Incumbent regularly performs routine histological procedures. A departmental procedure manual is available and the Histology Manager is available in most cases for ass...