Histotechnician (Ht-ASCP)
Histotechnician:
At Advocate Health Care our Histotechnicians work closely with the clinical pathologist preparing specimens for diagnosis. If you have a demonstrated ability to produce high quality slides in a fast paced environment this may be an opportunity for you!
We are currently seeking a full-time Histotechnician for our ACL Laboratory located in Rosemont, IL.
Position: Histology Technician, Core Lab – Full-time Day/PM shift with weekend rotation and emergency call.
Highlights:
- Advocate Award Winning: Advocate Healthcare is voted the “Top 100 Best Places to Work” by the Chicago Tribune, multiple years in a row.
- Advocate Serving the Community: 12 Advocate Hospitals and 77 patient service centers.
- Advocate and ACL Market Leadership: 90 board certified pathologists on staff.
- Employee – Centric: ACL Laboratories is the largest hospital system laboratory in the United States consisting of two central labs, one in Rosemont, IL and one in West Allis, WI.
- Clinical Laboratory Expertise: Excellence in all areas – Core lab, Histology, Molecular, Cytogenetics, Pathology, Cytology, Microbiology and Industrial Toxicology.
- ACL Laboratories: Offers easy access by Metra, CTA (L-train and bus) and has free parking.
Histotechnician Position Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Identification of specimens, frozen sections and immunoperoxidase stains for diagnosis.
- Producing high quality cryo, paraffin, histochemical and immunoperoxidase diagnostic slides.
- Providing technical assistance to the pathologist and surgeons with rapid diagnosis of frozen tissues sections during a surgical procedure.
- Performance of preventative maintenance of laboratory equipment to ensure optimal operational integrity.
- Systematic maintenance of stained slides and paraffin blocks for easy retrieval and reference.
Skills Required:
- Provide technical expertise to process, embed, section, and stain surgical, autopsy, cytology cell block and bone marrow specimen
- Demonstrates the ability to use a microtome, cryostat, tissue processor, knife sharpener, analytical balance, PH meter and vacuum oven.
- Proficient with the HIS computer system
Experience Required:
Associate degree and 2 years' full-time experience in accredited histopathology laboratory or 4 years' full-time experience in accredited histopathology laboratory. Eligible for HT (ASCP) exam and must obtain certification within 1 year of hire.
