Harris Health System

Histology Technician - Days - Ben Taub Hospital

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Houston, Texas, United States

Job description

At Harris Health System, we champion better health for our patients, their families and our community, by connecting them to an integrated healthcare system that provides high-quality healthcare. Harris Health focuses on the delivery of primary care, wellness and prevention services to the residents of Harris County, Texas, through its extensive network of inpatient and outpatient facilities. Harris Health is a proud recipient of the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered medical homes. Harris Health's medical faculty and residents are provided by its nationally recognized medical school partners: Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.



Procures, prepares, and stains tissue sections. Assists the pathologist in making microscopic diagnoses.
a) Strong working knowledge with performance of sampling, accessioning and grossing, tissue processing and staining, QC.
b) Experience with instrument calibration and validation, Testing management
c) Encompassing functions toward the attainment of quality testing within the laboratory.

Minimum Qualifications
Education/Specialized Training/Licensure:

  • Graduate of a NAACLS accredited Histotechnology Program
  • OR ASCP Certification as a Histotechnician

Work Experience:

  • One year experience in Immuno Histo Chemistry staining is preferred.


Equipment Operated: Microtome, Automatic Stainer, Automatic Slide coverslipper, Tissue Processor

Special Requirements
1. Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contract), Writing /Composing (Correspondence / Reports)

Other Skills: CRT,Medical Terms, P.C.

Work Schedule: Flexible

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