Histotechnician - Histology

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, Arkansas, US
Perform special stains on paraffin slides
Machine maintenance and troubleshooting
Coverslipping of completed slides
This histotechnician position provides daily direction to fellow histology technicians, and other laboratory staff with regard to laboratory policies and procedures, equipment, education, Informatics or Quality Assurance

Job Summary

  • This histotechnician position provides daily direction to fellow histology technicians, and other laboratory staff with regard to laboratory policies and procedures, equipment, education, Informatics or Quality Assurance.
  • The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity.
  • UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only): Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family, Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave, Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only), Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS.

Matching Summary

This histotechnician position provides daily direction to fellow histology technicians, and other laboratory staff with regard to laboratory policies and procedures, equipment, education, Informatics or Quality Assurance.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Perform Special stains on paraffin slides
  • Machine maintenance and troubleshooting
  • Coverslipping of completed slides
  • Writing and revising procedure manuals

Nice-to-have

  • Motivates, coordinates, and supports staff
  • Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
  • Collaborative health care organization

Key Requirements

  • HS Diploma/GED
  • Certified as HT(ASCP)
  • 1 year full-time clinical experience in histopathology laboratory
  • 1 year experience embedding and cutting various tissue biopsies
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work

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