Pathology Histotechnologist I/II/III (Path & Lab)

The Pathology Histotechnologist position supports daily histology laboratory operations by processing and preparing patient tissue specimens for diagnostic evaluation. Responsibilities include tissue processing, embedding, sectioning, staining (including IHC), quality control, equipment operation and maintenance, and basic troubleshooting. The role ensures adherence to SOPs, maintains accurate records and specimen storage, supports workflow efficiency and lab cleanliness, and responds to urgent situations to ensure timely, high-quality pathology results.

Position Summary

Participates 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 technical knowledge. 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, cutting, sectioning, and mounting on slides of routine to complex tissues (such as fatty tissues, poorly fixed tissues, etc.), following established departmental protocols, for interpretation by a pathologist. Performs routine staining on various IHC platforms by following the established departmental protocols. Complies with all departmental SOPs and adheres to all rules and protocols. Operates vendor software for IHC stainers and internal LIS and workflow software. Performs QC for reagents and chemicals by using SOP's. Performs slide QC on routine cases, such as colon and breast panels. Performs basic troubleshooting of errors associated with instrument failures. Maintains laboratory in a clean, functional state, as well as cleaning or performing scheduled equipment and instrument maintenance / calibration / certifications, as required. Performs supportive duties, including slide consolidation, filling bulk fluids on IHC stainers, replenish instrument reagents, logging in cases for various departments, including chain of custody records, etc. Helps maintain gross tissue storage area and assists in discarding tissue per established policy. Helps maintain blocks and/or slides files. Responds to emergency situations. Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills

• None Certified Histotechnologist (HTL(ASCP)) by American
• Society for
• Clinical
• Pathology (ASCP) required
• Minimum
• Education:
• Bachelor's
• Degree required
• Minimum
• Experience: None required Previous experience in a laboratory setting preferred