[Histonet] Job Listing Houston,Tx

[Stella Mireles]

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  *ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 14905- T*
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*JOB TITLE:               Histology Technician II *
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*DEPARTMENT:        Institute of Forensic Sciences*
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*HOURS:                     7:30 a.m. – 4:40 p.m. / Flexible*
*                                    Monday - Friday*
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*SALARY:                    Commensurate With Experience*
*                                    Based On 26 Pay Periods*
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*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.  *
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*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 is *required*.**
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*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 data entry 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.
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*EMPLOYMENT IS CONTINGENT UPON PASSING A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK.*
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*HARRIS COUNTY HAS AN EMPLOYMENT AT WILL POLICY.*
*CLOSING DATE:      Open Until Filled*
*APPLY AT:                1310 PRAIRIE - SUITE 170*
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*UPON RECEIVING A CONDITIONAL OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT, ALL APPLICANTS ARE
SCREENED FOR THE PRESENCE OF ILLEGAL DRUGS.***