WakeMed

Not-for-profit health system with hospitals

Histology Technician 2

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeRaleigh, NC, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
An associate's degree in science is preferred.
Histotechnician licensure is preferred.
Two years of clinical laboratory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist pathologists in preparing tissue specimens for pathological diagnosis by documenting specimen accession, preparing tissue for gross examination and description, and processing tissue blocks into slides for microscopic evaluation.
Process frozen sections, biopsies, and bone marrow biopsies, and perform special stains as needed.
File tissue blocks and slides for reference.
Participate in training personnel unfamiliar with any aspect of histological technique and theory.
Prepare specimens for consultations and reference work.
Perform routine maintenance and quality control on laboratory equipment.
Assist in troubleshooting problems with technical equipment or procedures.

Overview

The Histology Technician II assists the pathologists in preparing tissue specimens for pathological diagnosis by documenting the accession of specimens, preparing the tissue for gross examination and description, processing tissue blocks to provide slides of tissue for microscopic evaluation. Processes frozen sections, biopsies, and bone marrow biopsies and performs special stains as needed. Files tissue blocks and slides for reference and participates in training of personnel unfamiliar with any aspect histological technique andtheory. Prepares specimens for consultations and reference work. Performs routine maintenance and quality control on all laboratory equipment and assists in trouble-shooting problems which may arise with technical equipment or procedures.
Department Description

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visitwww.wakemed.org.

EOE

Licensure

Histotechnician Preferred
Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required Associate's Degree Science Preferred
Experience

2 Years Clinical - Clinical Laboratory Preferred

About the Company

WakeMed

Not-for-profit health system with hospitals

WakeMed Health & Hospitals runs a private, not-for-profit health care system in Raleigh, North Carolina, with hospitals, outpatient centers, and home health services. It provides inpatient and outpatient medical care across facilities, supported by specialized units and care teams that coordinate from emergency care to rehabilitation and at-home services. The system stands out for its large, integrated network and nationally accredited Chest Pain and Stroke Centers, a high-volume heart program, and extensive women’s and children’s services and outpatient clinics. Its goal is to deliver high-quality, accessible health care for Wake County and beyond within a not-for-profit mission.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Raleigh, NC
Founded: 2010

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