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Histology Technician

Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga Chattanooga, Tennessee
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The posted compensation range of $23.69 - $35.24 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2026-472597 Employment Type Full Time Department Pathological Laboratory Svcs Hours/Pay Period 75 Shift Evening Weekly Schedule 2nd shift Remote No Category Laboratory

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Full time- 2nd Shift

Supports the mission and vision of CHI Health by preparing patient samples for the examination and histopathological diagnosis of disease states and other abnormalities by Pathologists and Pathology Residents.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

  • Receives, accessions as required, and prepares tissues and other biological materials using accepted histological techniques; performs proper labeling, fixation, embedding, microtomy, staining, and coverslipping
  • Prepares and evaluates stains, reagents, and solutions necessary for slide preparation following established policies and procedures.
  • Performs quality control, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting of instruments and stains  for optimal performance.  
  • Follows all CAP and regulatory guidelines, demonstrating consistent adherence to national patient safety goals. 
  • Other duties as assigned by management.

Job Requirements

Histotechnician must satisfy one of the following:  

1.  Successful completion of an accredited Histotechnician progam.  

2.  High School diploma and at least 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) hours of credit from a college/university, with a combination of 12 semester hours (8 quarter hours) of biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both) or an associate degree from a college/university, with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) of biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both),  AND one year full time acceptable experience in a histopathology laboratory within the last 5 years in all of the following areas:  fixation, embedding, microtomy, processing, and staining. 


Will consider candidates with High School diploma and ten or more years of experience in all areas of routine histology in lieu of academic credit/degree and/or certification.

Registered or registry eligible as a Histotechnician, HT(ASCP).

Fine motor coordination, good visual acuity including color discrimination, working knowledge of basic chemistry, and attention to detail.

Where You'll Work

CommonSpirit Memorial is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.

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