Job Summary / Purpose

The histology technician is responsible for performing procedures such as processing, embedding, cutting, mounting, and staining tissue specimens for the pathologic examination and diagnosis. 

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

1. Review each specimen for criteria of acceptability, assuring proper patient identification, specimen integrity, and appropriate paperwork when accessioning and labeling.
2. Sections and stains histological specimens for routine and special studies. Prepares various stains, solutions, and other compounds used in the staining process. Follows written technical procedures.
3. Prioritizes work appropriately. Follows laboratory turnaround time standards. Uses time efficiently.
4. Assists pathologists with patient procedures.
5. Monitors supply inventory and assists in ordering and stocking, properly logs reagents and supplies into the lab when received. Follows laboratory inventory procedures.
6. Demonstrates competency operating, troubleshooting and maintaining equipment.
7. Performs routine maintenance on equipment and instruments in accordance with manufacturer specifications and completes maintenance records. Contacts Biomedical Engineering or Manufacturer for assistance or repair as needed.
8. Identifies problems, quality issues and situations needing referral to supervisor, pathologist or other appropriate personnel.

Minimum Qualifications

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is an internationally recognized leader in research and clinical excellence that has given rise to breakthroughs in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, oncology, transplantation, and more. Our team’s efforts have led to the creation of many research programs and initiatives to develop advanced treatments found nowhere else in the world. In our commitment to advancing standards in an ever-evolving healthcare environment, our new McNair Campus is designed around the human experience—modeled on evidence-based practices for the safety of patients, visitors, staff, and physicians. The 27.5-acre campus represents the future of healthcare through a transformative alliance focused on leading-edge patient care, research, and education. Our strong alliance with Texas Heart® Institute and Baylor College of Medicine allows us to bring our patients a powerful network of care unlike any other. Our collaboration is focused on increasing access to care through a growing network of leading specialists and revolutionizing healthcare to save lives and improve the health of the communities we serve.