UTMB GALVESTON

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Histology Technician, Lab Services - Surgical Pathology (ID: 2201879)

 

UTMB Health is a modern health sciences center with world-renowned research facilities and a dynamic network of hospitals and clinics located throughout the Gulf Coast region of Texas. We are seeking a Histology Technician to join our Surgical Pathology team.

 

As a member of our team, you will have the support of an organization that values your contributions and the tools and resources you need to succeed and to build a rewarding career. We offer a robust benefit package which includes free employee medical insurance, and a state retirement program with employer contributions and paid time off. 

 

If you have the heart and talent to do great things, UTMB Health is where you belong. 

 

Location: Galveston

Schedule: Full-time, Days

Link to apply: https://utmb.us/79g

 

 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Histology Technician, Laboratory Services provides technical skills in the preparation of tissue specimens to provide diagnosis.

• Assists with processing of specimens, data entry, and documentation of quality control.

• Performs manual techniques and operates instruments in accordance with protocols and instrument guidelines, e.g. embedding and microtomy (both paraffin and frozen sections involving use of automatic tissue processors, balances, pH meters, etc.)

• Selects, performs, and monitors staining procedures required for specific diagnosis, e.g., evaluation of adequacy of reagents and stains, selection and utilization of control materials, monitoring of stained preparations, etc. 

• Mounts coverslips on slides and labels as appropriate.

• Operates and monitors laboratory equipment in accordance with equipment manuals and laboratory policies.

• Keeps work area physically clean, organized and free of safety hazards; properly disposes of all biohazardous materials and chemically hazardous materials; maintains adequate inventory to complete work, and orders supplies as needed.

• Prepares solutions and reagents in accordance with standard procedures.

 

Minimum Qualifications

Associates degree or equivalent in a related field and no experience required.

Certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) in Histology (HT) or obtain certification within 12 months of hire.

 

Preferred Qualifications

Completion of a Histology Technician program, or equivalent education.

 

Work Schedule

Day shift with an early start time of 4:00 or 5:00 am.

 

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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