What are the responsibilities and job description for the Histo Technician II- LBJ position at American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science?
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Posted: 26-Apr-26
Location: Houston, Texas
Type: Full Time
Categories
Allied Health
Internal Number: 179525
Job Number: 179525, Job Title: Histo Technician II- LBJ, Salary: $28.97 - $36.93
Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet(r) nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.
Job Summary
Participates in the day-to-day operations of the laboratory with regard to histology specimen processing. Processes and prepares patient tissue according to department procedures using technical knowledge. Supports continuous improvement of laboratory services to ensure high-quality and timely pathology for quality diagnosis.
Minimum Qualifications
Degrees/Work Experience/School Education:
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Other Requirements: ASCP certification as a Histotechnician required
Equipment Operated: Microtome, embedding center, processor, special stainer, immunohistochemistry (IHC) platform, cryostat, and Hematoxylin & Eosin stainer
Posted: 26-Apr-26
Location: Houston, Texas
Type: Full Time
Categories
Allied Health
Internal Number: 179525
Job Number: 179525, Job Title: Histo Technician II- LBJ, Salary: $28.97 - $36.93
Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet(r) nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.
Job Summary
Participates in the day-to-day operations of the laboratory with regard to histology specimen processing. Processes and prepares patient tissue according to department procedures using technical knowledge. Supports continuous improvement of laboratory services to ensure high-quality and timely pathology for quality diagnosis.
Minimum Qualifications
Degrees/Work Experience/School Education:
- Associates: Graduate of NAACLS accredited Histology program by ASCP
- HT certification: ASCP certified
- 3 Years of Experience
- Above average Verbal Communication (Heavy Public Contact)
- Writing/ Correspondence
- Writing/Reports
- MS Word
- MS Excel
- MS Outlook
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Medical Terms
- Flexible
Other Requirements: ASCP certification as a Histotechnician required
Equipment Operated: Microtome, embedding center, processor, special stainer, immunohistochemistry (IHC) platform, cryostat, and Hematoxylin & Eosin stainer
Salary : $29 - $37