$5k UBD - Clinical Histology Technician - Frozen Section - 11am - 8pm
- Requisition #: 169653
- Department: Pathology COO
- Location: Houston, TX
- Posted Date: 11/5/2024
In addition to a competitive base salary, this position also receive a $5,000 yearly unit based shift differential and certification pay ($1200 for HT and $2400 for HTL)
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIESPrepares histology material for pathologist review.
Prepares histology material using established departmental procedures and demonstrating high quality technical skills.
- Produces histology materials at or above productivity standards.
- Assists in training new laboratory personnel
Specimen preparation/Laboratory informatics/Safety
- Assists with all aspects of specimen processing including identifying, sorting and labeling of blocks and slides.
- Uses laboratory informatics system to document workflow, track and identify specimens.
- Performs all laboratory duties following established safety guidelines.
Quality Control, New Equipment/Solution Preparation
- Review patient material as part of section quality assurance and participates in laboratory quality control processes.
- Evaluates new equipment; procedures and techniques and participates in implementation.
- Prepares reagents and solutions. Maintains and cleans laboratory and equipment. Other duties as required.
Other duties as assigned
High school diploma or equivalent. With required education, three years of Histology Technician experience. With Associate's degree, one year experience in histopathology within the last ten years under the supervision of a pathologist (certified by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic Pathology, or eligible) or an appropriately certified medical scientist. With successful completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) accredited Histotechnician program, no experience is required. It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
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JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIESPrepares histology material for pathologist review.
Prepares histology material using established departmental procedures and demonstrating high quality technical skills.
- Produces histology materials at or above productivity standards.
- Assists in training new laboratory personnel
Specimen preparation/Laboratory informatics/Safety
- Assists with all aspects of specimen processing including identifying, sorting and labeling of blocks and slides.
- Uses laboratory informatics system to document workflow, track and identify specimens.
- Performs all laboratory duties following established safety guidelines.
Quality Control, New Equipment/Solution Preparation
- Review patient material as part of section quality assurance and participates in laboratory quality control processes.
- Evaluates new equipment; procedures and techniques and participates in implementation.
- Prepares reagents and solutions. Maintains and cleans laboratory and equipment. Other duties as required.
Other duties as assigned
High school diploma or equivalent. With required education, three years of Histology Technician experience. With Associate's degree, one year experience in histopathology within the last ten years under the supervision of a pathologist (certified by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic Pathology, or eligible) or an appropriately certified medical scientist. With successful completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) accredited Histotechnician program, no experience is required. It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
- Requisition ID: 169653
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Day/Evening
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 55,500
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 69,500
- Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 83,500
- FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
- Fund Type: Hard
- Work Location: Onsite
- Pivotal Position: Yes
- Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
- Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
- Science Jobs: No
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