Histologic Technician - General Lab - Full-Time

The histologic technician is responsible for accessing and processing tissue and cytological specimens for examination by a pathologist. Performs other duties assigned by department management according to policies and procedures and the mission of Woman's Hospital. Requirements: 60 semester hours from an accredited college or university, with a combination of 12 semester hours in biology and chemistry or an associate’s degree from an accredited college or university, with a combination of 12 semester hours in biology and chemistry. One year of full-time experience in histology. Responsibilities: Prepares and properly labels reagents as necessary. Maintains laboratory equipment in accordance with manufacturer's or departmental policies. Maintains worksheets daily. Performs quality control procedures and records results noting any corrective action if needed. Answers phone promptly; handles inquiries courteously and expeditiously. Monitors supply inventory for department. Performs laboratory procedures on specimens under appropriate supervision. Collects specimens using proper techniques. Orders, charges or reports laboratory tests through the computer system. Maintains worksheets in accordance with laboratory section procedure. Prepares tissue slides and cytology specimens (including frozen sections) by fixation, embedding, cutting, mounting, and staining in accordance with departmental policy. Accurately records and logs specimens and stores them appropriately. Files and retrieves slides and paraffin blocks. Assists pathologist with frozen sections. Any other duties as assigned by Woman's Hospital. Schedule: Monday – Friday 5:00 AM – 1:30 PM Pay Range: Hourly/Non-Exempt $20.82 – $30.19 (Non-Certified) $25.20 – $36.54 (ASCP Certified) A Work Experience with Purpose Woman’s is one of the largest specialty hospitals in the country dedicated to the care of women and infants. Nationally recognized for exceptional patient care, innovative programs, and a supportive work environment, we consistently exceed state and national benchmarks for patient satisfaction—a reflection of our commitment to those we serve. We’re home to Louisiana’s largest delivery service and perform thousands of procedures annually, including over 8,500 surgeries and 35,000 breast procedures. Woman’s was the first hospital in the Baton Rouge area to earn Magnet designation for nursing excellence, and we’re honored to be named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare year after year. We are proud of the care our staff provides to patients—and to one another—every day. For more information or to contact our recruiting team, email us at hrjobs@womans.org . Woman’s Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.