Histology Technician Certified

At CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy, our focus is patient-centered care. Our level I trauma center and academic medical center campus is designed to heal the body, mind, and spirit of every person in a more comfortable, less stressful hospital environment. Our full range of medical services includes trauma services, heart and vascular care, emergency services, surgery, maternity, cancer care, and diagnostic imaging.

Our Histotechnicians play a huge role in supporting the healthcare team members in determining the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Our patients rely on their skills and expertise in supporting their healthcare needs and we want to add more talent to our already incredible team in our Histology department. If you have a passion for histology we want to talk to you! 

What you will do:

• Receives, accessions, and prepares tissues and other biological materials
• Performs proper labeling, fixation, embedding, microtomy, staining, and coverslipping.
• Sections and stains histological specimens for routine and special studies.
• Prepares various stains, solutions, and other compounds following technical procedures.
• Prioritizes work appropriately, follows laboratory turnaround time standards, and uses time efficiently.
• Assists pathologists within scope of practice.
• Follows laboratory inventory procedures.
• Demonstrates competency operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining equipment.
• Performs routine maintenance on equipment and instruments and contacts Biomedical Engineering or Manufacturer for assistance or repair as needed.
• Able to multitask effectively and to work with limited supervision.

What you need:

• Successful completion of an accredited Histotechnician or Histotechnologist program OR
• HS and 60 college/university  semester hrs, with a combination of 12 hrs biology and chemistry AND one year full time acceptable experience in a histopathology laboratory within the last 5 years OR
• Associates degree with a combination of 12 hrs biology and chemistry (must include both) AND one year full time acceptable experience in a histopathology laboratory within the last 5 years OR
• Two or more years of experience in all areas of routine histology in lieu of academic credit/degree and/or certification.

Preferred qualifications:

• Associate degree and successful completion of an accredited Histotechnician program
• Histotechnician certification, HT, by American Society of Clinical Pathology