ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 14600 - T
JOB TITLE: Histology Technician II
DEPARTMENT: Institute of Forensic Sciences
HOURS: 40 Hours Per Week
SALARY: Commensurate With Experience
Based On 26 Pay Periods
EDUCATION: Completion of an Associate’s degree and completion of histology
school with histo-technician certification (ASCP) American Society of Clinical
Pathologist at the time of employment or within one year of employment.
EXPERIENCE: One year of experience in a histology laboratory in which
responsibilities included production of stained slides and preservation of
tissue samples in both paraffin and formalin.
JOB SKILLS: The successful applicant must have expertise in the use of
microtomes, manual staining procedures, manual slide coverslipping, automated
slide stainers, automated slide coverslipper, tissue processors and tissue
embedding. Must be capable of understanding and adhering to strict protocols
for the handling, trimming and archival of tissue samples and blocks; knowledge
of histology laboratory safety rules and procedures is essential. Good
interpersonal skills are a must.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Prepares stained slides of autopsy tissues in a careful
controlled environment. Prepares paraffin blocks of tissue for long-term
storage and labels the samples in accordance with histology laboratory
protocols; assists with archival of paraffin-embedded and non-paraffin-embedded
formalin fixed tissues. Provides all tissue slides to the assigned Assistant
Medical Examiner, Deputy Chief Medical Examiner or Chief Medical Examiner on a
timely basis; assists with entry o data into a computerized database to track
laboratory efficiency as required. Other job assignments as assigned by the
Deputy Chief Medical Examiner. Position requires a high level of
confidentiality, responsibility and dependability.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: must be able to sit and stand for prolonged periods of
time; able to lift up to 40lbs; stooping and bending may be required.
EMPLOYMENT IS CONTINGENT UPON PASSING A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK.
HARRIS COUNTY HAS AN EMPLOYMENT AT WILL POLICY.
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
APPLY AT: 1310 PRAIRIE - SUITE 170
UPON RECEIVING A CONDITIONAL OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT, ALL APPLICANTS ARE SCREENED
FOR THE PRESENCE OF ILLEGAL DRUGS.
If you have any question feel free to e-mail back.
Thanks,
Eric Pace, BS, HT(ASCP)
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