What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Histotechnician or Certified Histotechnologist position at Asante?
Additional Position Details: FTE: 1.0 | Full Time | Variable Schedule Days
Please Note: Willing to accept a Certified Histotechnician or a Certified Histotechnologist. Salary is based on years of relevant experience. Plus, you may earn extra shift differentials for swing, night, and weekend hours.
External candidates may be eligible for Relocation Assistance!
Position Summary for a Certified Histotechnician
Our Histology department processes a wide variety of specimens. In addition to routine histology we perform IHC and special stains. The Histotechnician should possess sound organizational skills that support accuracy & attention to detail under stressful, high-paced work conditions. Also, they should encourage teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers & other departments and display collaborative effort to maximize efficiency in daily workflow. As a Histotechnician you will have the opportunity to perform all procedures required to prepare tissue specimens for histological diagnosis by the Pathologist.
Qualifications
One of the following is required
A histotechnologist performs all routine histology functions of the Histotechnician role in addition to high-complexity histologic and immunohistochemical procedures, test development and validation activities, and advanced technical consultation.
Position Qualifications
Education
We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support your well-being and professional growth, including:
Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - Teamwork
Asante is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and to employing and advancing qualified individuals of all backgrounds, including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.
Please Note: Willing to accept a Certified Histotechnician or a Certified Histotechnologist. Salary is based on years of relevant experience. Plus, you may earn extra shift differentials for swing, night, and weekend hours.
External candidates may be eligible for Relocation Assistance!
Position Summary for a Certified Histotechnician
Our Histology department processes a wide variety of specimens. In addition to routine histology we perform IHC and special stains. The Histotechnician should possess sound organizational skills that support accuracy & attention to detail under stressful, high-paced work conditions. Also, they should encourage teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers & other departments and display collaborative effort to maximize efficiency in daily workflow. As a Histotechnician you will have the opportunity to perform all procedures required to prepare tissue specimens for histological diagnosis by the Pathologist.
Qualifications
One of the following is required
- Associate degree in a laboratory science - OR -
- Successful completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) accredited Histotechnician program – OR –
- Education/experience demonstrating qualifications to take and successfully complete the ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) Histotechnician exam), experience is defined as a minimum of 60 college credit hours with at least 18 combined biology/chemistry credits
- Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution
- HT: Histotechnician registered by Board of Registry of the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) is required within 6 months of hire
A histotechnologist performs all routine histology functions of the Histotechnician role in addition to high-complexity histologic and immunohistochemical procedures, test development and validation activities, and advanced technical consultation.
Position Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution is required
- Successful completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) accredited Histological Technician program – OR – Exam Eligible (having education/experience demonstrating qualifications to take and successfully complete the ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) Histotechnician exam) is required
- HTL: Histotechnologist certification within 6 months of hire is required
We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support your well-being and professional growth, including:
- Competitive Pay: Hourly and salaried positions earn market-based compensation.
- Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for part-time and above employees and their eligible dependents beginning within 30 days of hire.
- Retirement Savings: Employer-sponsored retirement plan with company contribution and match.
- Paid Time Off: Generous ETO for part-time and above employees.
- Professional Development: Continue to enhance your education through our tuition reimbursement and tuition repayment program
- Additional Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, and employee assistance programs.
Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - Teamwork
Asante is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and to employing and advancing qualified individuals of all backgrounds, including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.