Job Summary and Responsibilities
As a Histotechnician, you will prepare human tissue for microscopic investigation and analysis by pathologists, including sectioning, treatment, slide placement, drying, and staining.
Daily, you will accurately perform accessioning and clerical functions, assist pathologists with tissue cutting and autopsies, and prepare slides with routine and special stains. You will maintain records, ensure proper chemical handling and tissue disposal, operate lab information systems securely, and deliver accurate, timely lab reports, plus other assigned duties.
Success in this role requires meticulous attention to detail in tissue preparation, strong lab safety and compliance knowledge, LIS proficiency, and a commitment to high-quality diagnostic support.
Essential Key Job Responsibilities:
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Receives, accessions as required, and prepares tissues and other biological materials using accepted histological techniques; performs proper labeling, fixation, embedding, microtomy, staining, and coverslipping.
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Sections and stains histological specimens for routine and special studies. Prepares various stains, solutions, and other compounds used in the staining process. Follows written technical procedures.
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Prioritizes work appropriately. Follows laboratory turnaround time standards. Uses time efficiently.
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Assists pathologists within scope of practice.
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Monitors supply inventory and assists in ordering and stocking, properly logs reagents and supplies into the lab when received. Follows laboratory inventory procedures.
Demonstrates competency operating, troubleshooting and maintaining equipment.
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Job Requirements
Required Education and Experience:
Opt 1: Successful completion of an accredited Histotechnician or Histotechnologist program
Opt 2: HS and 60 college/university semester hrs, with a combination of 12 hrs biology and chemistry (must include both) AND one year full time acceptable experience in a histopathology laboratory within the last 5 years including fixation, embedding, microtomy, processing and staining.
Opt 3: Associates degree with a combination of 12 hrs biology and chemistry (must include both) AND one year full time acceptable experience in a histopathology laboratory within the last 5 years including fixation, embedding, microtomy, processing and staining.
Opt 4: Will consider candidates with High School diploma and two or more years of experience in all areas of routine histology in lieu of academic credit/degree and/or certification.
Preferred Education and Certifications:
Associate degree and successful completion of an accredited Histotechnician program, AND/OR
Histotechnician certification, HT, by American Society of Clinical Pathology
Where You'll Work
Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is an internationally recognized leader in research and clinical excellence that has given rise to breakthroughs in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, oncology, transplantation, and more. Our team’s efforts have led to the creation of many research programs and initiatives to develop advanced treatments found nowhere else in the world. In our commitment to advancing standards in an ever-evolving healthcare environment, our new McNair Campus is designed around the human experience—modeled on evidence-based practices for the safety of patients, visitors, staff, and physicians. The 27.5-acre campus represents the future of healthcare through a transformative alliance focused on leading-edge patient care, research, and education. Our strong alliance with Texas Heart® Institute and Baylor College of Medicine allows us to bring our patients a powerful network of care unlike any other. Our collaboration is focused on increasing access to care through a growing network of leading specialists and revolutionizing healthcare to save lives and improve the health of the communities we serve.
Pay Range
$28.10 - $41.80 /hour
