Histology Technician

About the Role:

The Histology Technician I position at ThedaCare is a key member of our histopathology laboratory team. As a Histology Technician I, you will be responsible for preparing tissue sections from surgical material for microscopic study and interpretation by the pathologist.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensures specimens are properly accessioned, labeled, and suitable for testing.
• Embeds tissue into paraffin blocks.
• Cuts quality tissue sections to proper thickness as determined by tissue type, and places sample on glass slides.
• Performs routine and special stains, immunohistochemistry, cover slipping, verification, and distribution of slides.
• Performs and documents quality control. Evaluates quality control results and takes corrective action under the guidance of team leader or supervisor.
• Performs and documents cleaning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of instruments and equipment.
• Assists pathologists during frozen section procedures.
• Ensures compliance with all accrediting agency standards.

Requirements:

• A current Histotechnician (HT) certification issued by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) or 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of academic credit from a regionally accredited college/university, with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) in biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both), OR an associate degree from a regionally accredited college/university, with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) in biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both), which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the associate degree, AND one year of full time acceptable experience in a histopathology (clinical, veterinary, industry or research) laboratory in the U.S., Canada or an accredited laboratory within the last five years and Histotechnician (HT) certification issued by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) obtained within one year of employment.
• Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of twenty-five (25) pounds without assistance.

Work Environment:

The Histology Technician I works in a medical setting with high risk of exposure to blood and body fluids, chemicals, and biohazardous materials. The job requires frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments, occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The use of computers throughout the work day is also required.

Benefits:

ThedaCare offers a whole-person approach to wellness, including lifestyle engagement, access and affordability, and a commitment to work/life balance. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance.

About ThedaCare:

ThedaCare is a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do.