Histology Tech

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time Histotechnologist in Topeka, KS.

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive:
  We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First:
  We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better:
  We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, a part of a rich legacy of compassionate care since 1909, now offers 378 licensed beds, a history of innovation, and strong community support.

• The Histotechnologist functions as a professional who assumes responsibility and accountability for pre-analytical specimen preparation and processing; embedding, microtomy and maintaining the equipment under the direction of Histology/Pathology department leadership, Pathologist or designee.
• The position may also perform specimen grossing of surgically removed tissue under the supervision of the Pathologist.
• This job description reflects the essential function of the position and is not to be assumed that the principal functions are the only duties to be performed.
• Other duties may arise and be carried out as assigned to meet quality standards expected for patient care.
• All duties performed will be within the guidelines set forth by regulatory and hospital guidelines to maintain, manage and assure specimen integrity.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelors in histotechnology, laboratory science, obtained from an accredited institution, OR bachelors in biology or chemistry with education /training equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with in a clinical or anatomic pathology department.
• 6 months’ experience as Histotechnician.