Histology Technician

at  Ascension

DETAILS

• Department: Lab
• Schedule: 7A-5P 2 days per week.
• Facility: Ascension Menasha Midway Office Building
• Location: Menasha, WI

REQUIREMENTS

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Histological Tech credentialed from the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) preferred.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate’s degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Collect and prepare tissue specimens for routine and special procedures to confirm a patient diagnosis.

• Follow established procedures for collecting and processing biological specimens for analysis.
• Input patient demographics into computer system. Report results and maintain documentation.
• Operate and maintain equipment used for embedding and sectioning specimens.
• Follow safety requirements and appropriately handle and dispose of chemicals.
• Perform histological preparation of samples including the embedding, cutting and staining of tissue for pathology.
• Perform special stains on tissue, including the operation and maintenance of equipment and supplies used in this task.