$5k UBD - Clinical Histology Technician - 8:30pm-5am
MD Anderson
In addition the base salary, this position receives $5,000 unit based shift differential (UBD) and $1200 yearly certification pay for HT ASCP & $2400 yearly certification pay for HTL ASCP
The histology labs are CAP/CLIA certified labs offering full histology services from frozen section diagnosis, gross and microscopic examination and interpretation of tissue specimens that include biopsies, surgical excisions and large resections. We also offer a large selection of special stains and a comprehensive list of immunohistochemistry stains as well as in situ hybridization
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Prepares 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.
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: 172729 Employment Status: Full-Time Employee Status: Regular Work Week: Days 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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The histology labs are CAP/CLIA certified labs offering full histology services from frozen section diagnosis, gross and microscopic examination and interpretation of tissue specimens that include biopsies, surgical excisions and large resections. We also offer a large selection of special stains and a comprehensive list of immunohistochemistry stains as well as in situ hybridization
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Prepares 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.
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: 172729 Employment Status: Full-Time Employee Status: Regular Work Week: Days 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
#LI-Onsite Apply
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