Histotechnician - Histology

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
Perform special stains on paraffin slides
Perform machine maintenance
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 Histotechnician motivates, coordinates, and supports staff to ensure quality results are reported in a timely manner.
  • 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.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Not specified; Benefits Eligible

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

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

Nice-to-have

  • Motivates, coordinates, and supports staff
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Ability to complete all other standard histological duties

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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