Histotechnician I/II/III (Path & Lab)

The Histotechnician I/II/III assists with daily histology laboratory operations by processing, preparing, staining, and mounting patient tissue specimens in accordance with established SOPs. Supports quality pathology results through accurate slide preparation, quality control assistance, equipment maintenance, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards. Maintains an organized, functional laboratory environment and provides support during routine and emergency situations.

Position Summary

Assists in the day-to-day operations of the laboratory with regard to histology specimen processing. Processes and prepares patient tissue according to department procedures using a wide range and depth of technical and specialized knowledge. Participates in laboratory operations as needed. Supports continuous improvement of laboratory services to ensure high quality and timely pathology for quality diagnosis. Position Key Accountabilities: Performs tissue processing, embedding in paraffin, and cutting, sectioning, staining, and mounting on slides for interpretation by a pathologist. Performs slide preparation according to SOP guidelines. Assists with quality control standards in the laboratory. Helps maintain blocks and/or slides files. Maintains laboratory in a clean, functional state, as well as cleaning or performing scheduled equipment and instrument maintenance / calibration / certifications, as required. Complies with all departmental SOPs and adheres to all rules and protocols. Responds to emergency situations. Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills

• None Work may involve handling biohazardous, chemical, and radiological materials, as well as operating associated equipment. Required safety training and appropriate engineering and administrative controls including the use of personal protective equipment must be followed. Certified Histotechnician (HT(ASCP)) by American
• Society for
• Clinical
• Pathology (ASCP) required
• Minimum
• Education:
• Associate's
• Degree required
• Minimum
• Experience: 6 months of directly related experience required
• Physical
• Requirements: Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
• Security
• Sensitive: This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4.
• Residency
• Requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.