Histology Tech

Duly Health and Care • Lockport, IL

3d • $28 - $42 • Onsite

About The Position

Overview

Position Highlights:
Full-Time, 40 hours/week
Hours: Monday-Friday, 7/8am start time
Location: Lockport
Benefits:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance and medical coverage at 100% (after deductible) when utilizing a Duly provider.
Employer provided life and disability insurance.
$5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year.
Immediate 401(k) match.
40 hours paid volunteer time off.
A culture committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Social Impact.
12 weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members.

Requirements

• Histology Technologist (HTL) preferred
• Histology Laboratory Technician (HT) preferred
• Issued by (Governing Body)
• ASCP – American Society for Clinical Pathology
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, allied health science or related discipline.
• Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from the IERF (International Education Research Foundation).
• United States educated candidates must provide a detailed original transcript
• We accept new graduates from histology programs
• Certification preferred within 1 year of hire date.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a hospital or reference laboratory a plus

Responsibilities

• Embedding tissue with correct orientation according to established protocol
• Cutting tissue blocks with high quality microtomy
• Grossing/dissecting patient samples with care according to the established protocol
• Special Stains must be done manually with proper quality control performed
• Performs IHC staining with proper quality control.
• Basic troubleshooting of histology procedures
• Maintenance logs are filled out daily to ensure machines are working at optimal function and at the proper laboratory conditions
• Effectively reports and investigates patient safety incidents, medical errors and potential risks in the facility
• Assists with identification and implementation of corrective action where appropriate
• Responsible for investigating issues such as turn-around-times with the lab, problems receiving supplies, patient issues and concerns, and will be responsible for forwarding these issues to the correct leadership

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance and medical coverage at 100% (after deductible) when utilizing a Duly provider.
• Employer provided life and disability insurance.
• $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year.
• Immediate 401(k) match.
• 40 hours paid volunteer time off.
• A culture committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Social Impact.
• 12 weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree