Histotechnician
Location: Greenville, SC
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Mon-Fri 1pm-9:30pm or 9pm-5:30am
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Job Summary
We are seeking a Histotechnician (HT) to join a histology team in Greenville, SC. This position is responsible for preparing human tissue specimens for microscopic examination, with a primary focus on embedding, microtomy, special stains, and immunohistochemistry (IHC).
The ideal candidate will have hands-on histology experience with tissue embedding and sectioning and will be comfortable working independently while maintaining high standards for quality, accuracy, and laboratory safety.
Responsibilities
- Embed various types of human tissue specimens for histologic examination.
- Perform microtomy and section paraffin-embedded tissue according to established protocols.
- Follow established procedures for tissue embedding, sectioning, and slide preparation.
- Perform special stains and immunohistochemistry (IHC) procedures as directed.
- Maintain fresh laboratory solutions, stains, and reagents.
- Maintain proper quality control throughout embedding, microtomy, and staining processes.
- Keep embedding areas, microtomes, and workstations clean, organized, and properly maintained.
- Assist with case assembly and distribution as needed.
- File and organize tissue blocks and slides.
- Properly handle and dispose of hazardous materials and laboratory waste.
- Assist with documentation and maintenance of departmental quality assurance (QA) programs.
- Follow all laboratory safety precautions and established procedures.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and protect sensitive health information.
- Follow applicable regulatory, compliance, privacy, and security requirements.
Qualifications / Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Completion of on-the-job histology training or documented formal histology training required.
- Minimum of one year of histology laboratory experience required, specifically performing microtomy and/or tissue embedding.
- Experience with paraffin-embedded tissue sectioning.
- Experience with special stains and/or IHC preferred.
- Knowledge of histology laboratory procedures, quality assurance, and safety practices.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to consistently produce high-quality tissue sections.
- Ability to properly handle tissue specimens, reagents, stains, and hazardous materials.
- Must maintain appropriate continuing education for certification, when applicable.