HonorHealth
Technician II - Histology
9003 E Shea Blvd Scottsdale, Shea Medical Center, AZ 85260
Full-time
First seen by offpeak October 4, 2026
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Primary City/State:
Shea Medical Center - 9003 E Shea Blvd Scottsdale, AZ 85260Category:
Healthcare SupportShift:
DayDepartment:
LAB Anatomic PathologyShift Hours: Monday - Friday 5am-130pm
HT Required
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At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most — caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.
Responsibilities:
JOB SUMMARY
The Histology Tech II performs technical procedures in Histology, including specimen embedding, microtomy, staining, and ancillary tasks. Serves as a fully effective and participative member of the multidisciplinary patient care services team. Responsible for quality, efficiency, and safety in the performance of laboratory functions. Actively troubleshoots and resolves problems and documents corrective actions with minimal guidance. Ensures compliance with all state, CLIA, CAP, OSHA, and HIPAA regulations as applicable and incorporates these compliance practices into daily routines. Actively participates in laboratory programs established to maintain/improve the quality of laboratory services, individual growth, and safety in the work environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Microtomy - creates adequate histologic sections with proper leveling between each section applied onto glass slides
- Assists with daily immunohistochemistry (IHC) and special stain (SS) workload by receiving IHC/SS orders and pending list requests. Retrieves slides and/or blocks from request and performs IHC/SS by preparing, loads/unloads stainers, and performs appropriate quality control checks.
- Embeds tissue using correct orientation and positioning for sectioning.
- Performs recuts and additional stains including special and immunohistochemistry stains, as requested by a Pathologist
- Performs and documents instrument and equipment maintenance and learns troubleshooting on all equipment to ensure proper operation.
- Assists with filing as needed
- Assists with training new employees and mentoring students
- Additional duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
- Associates Required for HT-Histotechnician certification Required
- Bachelors Required for HTL-Histotechnologist certification Preferred
EXPERIENCE
- 1 year experience working in a Histology Laboratory Required
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Histology Technician - Certification Histology Tech ASCP Required
- Histology Technologist Certification - Certification Histology Technologist ASCP Preferred
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