Sr Histologist

Position Overview

Location: Chicago, Illinois. Business Unit: Rush Medical Center. Hospital: Rush University Medical Center. Department: Molecular Probe Laboratory. Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0). Shift: Shift 3. Work Schedule: 10 Hr (11:00PM - 9:00AM).

This position is responsible for performing all laboratory testing required in the provision of slides for pathological diagnosis. The role requires teamwork to meet deadlines and provide quality care to clients and patients. The successful candidate will demonstrate proficiency in identifying and resolving process issues affecting testing efficiency, serve as an expert in the assigned field, instruct students, residents, and new employees, and evaluate performance within established deadlines. The candidate is expected to exemplify the Rush Mission, Vision, and Values while adhering to all policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilizes required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as defined by the lab area.
• Follows all required safety procedures and ensures all testing is performed following Rush approved policies and procedures.
• Disinfects work area at the beginning and end of each shift and maintains a clean, clutter free, and well-organized work area.
• Operates laboratory equipment and computers according to established protocols, including Lab Information System downtime procedures.
• Completes required quality control procedures, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting of equipment/processes, and documents all actions and issues.
• Participates in procedure implementation, training of new staff and students, serves as a technical expert and quality assurance owner, and volunteers for method evaluations or special projects.
• Processes and labels specimens accurately, embeds tissue cassettes, sections paraffin blocks, and performs H&E and other special stains including advanced staining techniques (IHC, IF, FISH, or Special Stains).
• Performs FDA approved testing used for determining treatment protocols and is capable of performing frozen sections for IF as well as developing new antibodies.
• Ensures adherence to break times, completes 12 hours of laboratory continuing education annually, and meets departmental and laboratory competency requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Associate of Science Degree in a relevant science and three or more years of combined histology, IHC/IF/FISH/SS experience OR a High School/GED diploma with a minimum of five years of combined experience in these areas.
• HT(ASCP) or HTL(ASCP) certification or eligibility.
• Ability to minimally cut 30-35 blocks per hour on a daily basis and meet a 90% turnaround time expectation for specimen processing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification as an HT(ASCP) or HTL(ASCP).

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: $29.36 - $42.61 per hour. Salaries are determined based on education, job-related experience and skills, internal equity, and market data.
• Benefits: Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits. Learn more at the Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).