Histology Technician
harris countyHouston, TX
Histology Technician
L4
harris countyHouston, TX7 days ago
Industries
Medical LaboratoriesTesting Laboratories and ServicesOther Justice, Public Order, and Safety ActivitiesHistology Technician The Histology Technician is responsible for preparing microscopic slides for analysis by Forensic Pathologists.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Prepares stained slides of tissue samples as requested by Assistant Medical Examiners in a carefully controlled environment
- Prepares paraffin blocks of tissue for long-term storage; assures that blocks are labeled in accordance with Histology Laboratory protocols
- Retrieves, transports, stores and disposes of blocks, slides, specimens and paperwork according to histology laboratory procedures
Handles communication internally between pathologists and the histology personnel to ensure all requests and inquiries are handled in a timely manner and responds to external requests to retain, release, or prepare specimens in accordance with histology laboratory procedures.
Maintains log of tissue samples entering the histology lab and completes the histology laboratory electronic case file and uses this information to compile monthly statistical reports.
Delivers tissue slides to the assigned Assistant Medical Examiner, Deputy Chief Medical Examiner, or the Executive Director & Chief Medical Examiner on a timely basis.
Mentors and assists training of interns, students and others during their training period in the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences (HCIFS) Histology Laboratory
Other duties as assigned.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Requirements:
- Associate's Degree or equivalent (60 college hours) and current enrollment in or completion of Histotechnology or Histotechnician program that is accredited through the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
- Previous experience in the use of microtomes, automatic stainer, automatic slide and coverslippers, tissue processors and manual staining and coverslipping processes
- Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists as a Histotechnician within one year of employment
- Must possess and maintain a valid Texas Driver's License to facilitate transport of off-site supplies/samples
- Must be capable of understanding and adhering to strict protocols for the handling and storage of tissue samples, glass slides and blocks
- Knowledge of histology laboratory safety rules and procedures is essential
- Must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers to assure that protocols are rigidly observed and assure the highest standards of casework
- Basic computer skills to include Microsoft Office applications
Preferences:
Previous experience in a Histology Laboratory where duties included production of slide stains and preservation of tissue samples
General Information:
Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work: Full time | Regular | 40 hours/ week
Rotating weekends, occasional holidays and overtime
Physical Demands:
Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs May require long periods of standing, walking, stooping and bending
Location:
Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences 1861 Old Spanish Trail Houston, TX 77054 Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards. Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Benefits:
Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Wellness PlanLife Insurance
- Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
- Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
- One (1) floating holiday per year
- Paid Parental Leave*Sick Leave
- Retirement Savings Benefit457 Deferred Compensation PlanThe following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:
- Professional learning & development opportunities
- Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
- Flexible work schedule*METRO Ride
Sponsor Program*Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website: www.benefitsathctx.com
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Level
MidL4
Location
Houston, TX
Occupation
Histology Technicians
Industry
Medical Laboratories
Posted
7 days ago
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