Histology Technician Mohs Surgery

The primary function of the Histology Technician is to conduct grossing and embedding of tissue specimens, ensuring precise preparation for histology analysis. This is a part-time position (19 hours per week) with no benefits. The Mohs Surgery department is seeking a skilled Histology Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a Certified Histology Technician with an Associate's degree and three years of experience as a Histology Technician.

Schedule:

Thursday and Friday, 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Please note the schedule is subject to change based on business needs.

• Prepares histology material for pathologist review. Prepares histology material using established departmental procedures and demonstrating high quality technical skills. Produces histology materials at or above productivity standards. Assists in training new laboratory personnel.
• Assists with all aspects of specimen processing including identifying, sorting and labeling of blocks and slides. Uses laboratory informatics system to document workflow, track and identify specimens. Performs all laboratory duties following established safety guidelines.
• Reviews patient material as part of section quality assurance and participates in laboratory quality control processes. Evaluates new equipment, procedures and techniques and participates in implementation. Prepares reagents and solutions. Maintains and cleans laboratory equipment. Other duties as required or assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred:
  Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Histotechnician program – or – Associate's degree.

• Required:
  
  Three years of Histology Technician experience.
• With Associate's degree, one‑year experience in histopathology within the last ten years under the supervision of a pathologist (certified by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic Pathology, or eligible) or an appropriately certified medical scientist.
• With successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Histotechnician program, no experience is required.

• Required:
  
  None.
• Preferred:
  Histology Technician (HT) or Histology Technologist (HTL) registration with the American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP).

Is Required.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

• Requisition
• Employment Status:
  Part‑Time Not Benefits Eligible
• Employee Status:
  Regular
• Work Week:
  Day/Evening, Days
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 27,312.5
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 34,200
• Maximum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 41,087.5
• FLSA: non‑exempt and eligible for overtime pay
• Fund Type:
  Hard
• Work Location:
  
  Onsite
• Pivotal Position:
  Yes
• Referral Bonus Available?:
  Yes
• Relocation Assistance Available?:
  Yes