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Histotechnologist

CommonSpirit Health
Chattanooga, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 11/23/2025 CLOSED ON 12/20/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Histotechnologist position at CommonSpirit Health?

*Job Summary and Responsibilities*

As a Histotechnologist, you will be responsible for performing complex histological clinical laboratory procedures on patient specimens under the direction of the Histotechnologist Lead, Medical Director, and Director of Laboratory Services.

Daily, you will accurately process, analyze, and report all ordered tests in a timely manner for patient diagnosis and treatment. This includes equipment calibration and meticulous documentation. You will organize your workload, maintain professional and safe conduct, and foster positive relationships with staff, departments, physicians, and peers.

Success in this role requires exceptional technical proficiency, meticulous attention to detail, a commitment to accuracy and patient safety, strong organizational skills, and collaborative work within a complex laboratory environment.

*Job Requirements*

Required Education

  • Opt 1: Bachelor Degree with a combination of 30 semester hrs of biology and chemistry (must include both), AND successful completion of an accredited Histotechnology program.

Opt 2: Bachelor Degree with a combination of 30 semester hrs of biology and chemistry (must include both), AND one year full time acceptable experience in a histopathology laboratory within the last 5 years including fixation, embedding, microtomy, processing and staining.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask and prioritize duties. Knowledgeable im the areas of pathology management, education, and regulations that impact the field of histology

*Preferred*

  • Bachelor degree and successful completion of an accredited Histotechnology program, AND/OR Histotechnology certification, HTL, by American Society of Clinical Pathology

*Where You'll Work*

CHI Memorial, a member of CommonSpirit, is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 team members and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.

*Pay Range*

$20.86 - $29.46 /hour

Salary : $21 - $29

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