Histology Technician

Job Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Histology Technician, where you will play a vital role in preparing and processing tissue specimens for diagnostic and research purposes. Your expertise will support accurate disease diagnosis, advancing medical research, and ensuring high-quality patient care. This position offers an engaging environment where precision, attention to detail, and a passion for science come together to make a meaningful impact on health outcomes. You will collaborate with pathologists, laboratory staff, and healthcare professionals to deliver reliable results that guide critical medical decisions.

Duties

• Prepare tissue specimens through grossing, embedding, sectioning, staining, and mounting using precise laboratory techniques.
• Accurately process and handle biological samples, ensuring proper labeling, documentation, and specimen integrity.
• Assist with specimen collection and processing from patients or research subjects while maintaining strict aseptic techniques.
• Perform routine laboratory procedures including tissue fixation, microtomy, staining (such as H&E), and quality control checks.
• Maintain detailed records of all procedures performed, adhering to laboratory protocols and medical terminology standards.
• Support patient care activities by understanding physiology and anatomy relevant to specimen collection and processing.
• Ensure laboratory safety standards are upheld by practicing proper aseptic techniques and managing biohazard materials responsibly.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in clinical or research laboratories working with histological techniques or tissue processing.
• Knowledge of pathology principles, anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology relevant to histology work.
• Experience with specimen processing and handling in hospital or laboratory settings.
• Familiarity with laboratory procedures including fixation, embedding, sectioning (microtomy), staining, and slide preparation.
• Ability to accurately measure vital signs when necessary for patient-related activities such as phlebotomy or specimen collection.
• Strong understanding of laboratory safety protocols including aseptic technique and biohazard management.
• Excellent attention to detail coupled with the ability to follow complex instructions precisely. Join us in advancing healthcare through meticulous laboratory work! We are dedicated to fostering a supportive environment where your skills contribute directly to patient outcomes and scientific discovery. All roles are paid positions that value your expertise in delivering accurate diagnostic results while supporting your professional growth in the field of histology.

Pay: $28.00 - $38.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Candidate must qualify for high complexity testing personnel under CLIA guidelines. Please email transcripts or copy of diploma to ldavis@apaths.net for review of qualifications.

Education:

• Associate (Required)

License/Certification:

• HT or HTL (Required)

Work Location: In person