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Clinical Pathology Laboratories · 5 months ago

Histotechnician

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Clinical Pathology Laboratories is a Great Place to Work certified employer dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment. They are seeking a Histotechnician to perform key laboratory functions including embedding and preparing slides, ensuring compliance, and maintaining quality control in a fast-paced environment.

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Responsibilities

Perform a vital part of the patient care process through embedding and preparing slides for routine H & E and special stain procedures

Performs and documents scheduled preventative maintenance

Recognize when troubleshooting is needed for processing, embedding, cutting, staining

Work in a fast-paced laboratory environment with biological and chemical hazards

Champion safety, compliance, and quality control

Qualification

Histotechnology certificationLaboratory experienceHigh complexity testingAnalytical skillsLaboratory equipment operationProblem-solving skillsTeamworkCommunication skills

Required

At minimum graduation from a school of Histotechnology accredited by CAHEA/NAACLS AND HT (ASCP)

1 year of laboratory training or experience performing high complexity testing

Certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathologists or equivalent

Strong reading, writing, and analytical skills

Ability to operate general laboratory equipment, including but not limited to: telephones, computers, automated analyzers, centrifuges, microscopes, manual and automated pipettes, and audible alarms