Job Description
The Technician, Histology reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
The Technician, Histology provides technical and clinical support for various physicians and sub-specialists by performing histology related laboratory tests to aid in the diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, and follow up of patients with various health conditions. This position acts as a liaison between the physicians and staff by answering questions and providing educational assistance.
Responsibilities:
- Performs various tests, lab processing, staining, preparation of slides, special histological stains.
- Tracks supplies and expenses, provides documents and correspondence for reports.
- Prepares, cleans, and maintains instruments.
- Maintains equipment and prepares lab for use, disposes chemicals.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- Zero (0) to two (2) years’ experience in a relevant role.
- Previous experience in molecular laboratories (in situ hybridization, polymerase chain reaction).
Preferred:
- One of the following:
- BS degree or higher in biological science
OR
- Associate Degree in a laboratory science, or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution
OR
- Have education and training that includes 60 semester hours from an accredited institution that includes 24 hours of medical laboratory technology courses
OR
- 24 semester hours that include 6 hours of chemistry, 6 hours of biology and 12 hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination
- HT(ASCP) American Society for Clinical Pathology Histotechnician certification or complete once eligible.
- Experience in immunohistochemistry and tissue processing
Additional Information
Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
