[Histonet] Job opening in Houston, TX.

[Eric Pace]

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)