Job Information
MD Anderson Cancer Center $5k UBD - Clinical Histology Technician - Histology - 9am-6pm in Houston, Texas
In addition to a base salary, this position offers a $5,000 yearly unit based shift differential and certification pay in the amount of: $1200 for HT or $2400 HTL
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: 163243
Employment Status: Full-Time
Employee Status: Regular
Work Week: Days
Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 53,000
Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 66,000
Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 79,000
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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