Summary

The Department of Pathology at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) is seeking a skilled and motivated Histology Technician to work in a fast-paced setting. The ideal candidate must have strong histopathological skills, expertise and desire to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.  The technician ensures the quality and integrity of specimens through meticulous handling and preparation techniques, contributing directly to accurate diagnostic outcomes. Collaboration with medical professionals and adherence to safety and regulatory standards are essential to maintain a compliant and efficient laboratory environment. Ultimately, the Histology Technician supports patient care by providing reliable and timely histological data that informs treatment decisions. 

The ideal candidate will also have the ability to troubleshoot, the ability to identify issues and troubleshoot by route cause analysis and create a plan of correction.   Also functions with efficiency and clear communication.  Lastly, has a strong desire to work as part of a team, strong attention to detail, and strong organizational skills.

This position is located 2575 West Bellfort and will 1 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Monday through Friday.

Job Duties

• Performs core histology duties. 
• Performs Frozen Sections.
• Performs Immunohistochemistry staining.
• Performs  Immunofluorescence staining.
• Performs Special Staining.
• Embeds tissue with proper orientation in a timely manner while maintaining quality.  
• Cuts tissue at appropriate thickness in a timely manner while maintaining quality.  
• Embeds and cuts tissue on a cryostat.  
• Obtains orders from LIS and e-mail and pulls appropriate blocks of tissue to cut slides for re-cuts and ancillary studies. 
• Loads slides onto automated routine stainers and automated special stainers.  
• Coverslips slides using an automated coverslipper or manually as needed. 
• Performs quality control throughout all processes to ensure accuracy and that high-quality materials are produced.   
• Follows established procedures. 
• Maintains laboratory instrumentation with daily maintenance. 
• Orders supplies and consumables and maintains inventory.  
• Assists in training as assigned. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of a Histologic Technician AAS program, accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).
• No experience required.
• Eligible for certification with the American Society of Clinical Pathologists-Board of Registry (ASCP-BOR).