Histology Technician

Carle Health

Histology Technician preparing tissue specimens and pathology slides at Carle Health. Performing microtomy, staining, frozen sections, cryostat work, and laboratory quality control.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeNormal • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $27 - $45 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in histopathological techniques including Microtomy, Embedding, and Immunohistochemistry, while ensuring compliance with CAP and CLIA regulations. Proficient in laboratory software systems and committed to maintaining specimen integrity and quality control.

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Histotechnician Certification (HT)MicrotomyImmunohistochemistryLaboratory Information Systems (LIS)Quality Control Documentation

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Hard Skills

MicrotomyEmbeddingImmunohistochemistrySpecial StainingFrozen SectionsCryostat WorkCytological PreparationsQuality ControlInstrument MaintenanceSlide Processing

Soft Skills

TroubleshootingMentoringPrioritizationAttention to DetailCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Laboratory Software SystemsTissue ProcessorsAutomatic StainersCryostatFixatives

Certifications & Qualifications

Histotechnician (HT) Certification

Industry Keywords

CAP ComplianceCLIA ComplianceAccreditation TestingProficiency TestingLaboratory Safety Procedures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Receive and correctly identify specimens and prepare them for microscopic examination by the pathologist
Perform routine histopathological tasks including microtomy, embedding, immunohistochemistry, and special staining
Assist with frozen sections and radiology procedures using appropriate instrumentation
Use LIS, HIS, and laboratory software systems
Comply with CAP, accrediting organization, CLIA, and other regulatory requirements
Troubleshoot methodology, instrumentation, and procedural problems
Perform, record, and monitor quality control data and instrument maintenance
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, accreditation testing, proficiency testing, and annual competencies
Participate in training new personnel and mentor others
Process slides, tissues, special stains, radiology procedures, frozen sections, and cytological preparations
Maintain specimen integrity and process specimens according to accepted procedures
Maintain a clean, stocked, safe work area and follow laboratory safety procedures
Prepare fine needle aspiration totes and provide appropriate fixatives
Pick up pathology specimens from hospital departments and assist the pathologist with accessioning, organizing, numbering, and labeling
Gross specimens as appropriate
Maintain stains and change solutions in tissue processors and automatic stainers
Perform pathology sendouts to reference laboratories
Freeze and cut tissue on a cryostat; stain and coverslip frozen-section slides and touch-preparation smears
Monitor supplies and perform department- and shift-specific duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate's Degree in a related field or biological science
Histotechnician (HT) certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) within 2 years
Demonstrated competence in slide and tissue processing preparation with minimal error
Understanding of scientific theories and laboratory procedure techniques
Knowledge of laboratory instrumentation and its basic and complex principles
Knowledge of LIS, HIS, and applicable laboratory software systems
Ability to troubleshoot methodology, instrumentation, and procedure issues
Ability to perform and document quality control and instrument maintenance
Ability to comply with CAP, CLIA, accrediting organization, and other regulatory requirements
Ability to prioritize and complete testing in a timely manner
Ability to maintain specimen integrity and follow laboratory safety procedures
Ability to perform microtomy, embedding, immunohistochemistry, special staining, frozen sections, cryostat work, and cytological preparations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers
Continuing Education as required by Lab policy
Opportunities for growth and life-long careers
Equal Opportunity Employer
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