Histology Technician

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Open Date 06/19/2024 Requisition Number PRN38920B Job Title Histology Technician Working Title Histology Technician Job Grade D FLSA Code Nonexempt Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary VP Area U of U Health

• Academics Department 00870 - Ophthalmology-Research Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range 18.41 to 26.73 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Job Summary

Performs special staining and complex procedures necessary in preparing specimens of human or animal tissue for diagnoses.

Responsibilities

Identifies significant tissue elements microscopically to determine quality of staining. Prepares special stains, enzyme histochemical and immunoflourescent procedures and other techniques to aid or facilitate diagnoses on tissue specimens including frozen skin sections and kidney biopsies. Prepares dyes and solutions in order to perform special or complex procedures. Identifies and determines tissue specimens and embeds them in desired media for an accurate diagnoses. Performs microtomy to render quality sections for diagnoses. Maintains lab work area by performing preventative maintenance on instruments and equipment and keeping the work area. clean and orderly.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required:

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Often: Infectious disease, oils (there is air or skin exposure to oils or other cutting fluids), exposure to animals, hazards (includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals).

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking, standing, sitting.

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate degree in a biological science or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required; demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills are also required.

American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP) certification as a Histology Technician is preferred.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences Type Benefited Staff Special Instructions Summary Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have a related Associate's degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education)

• Yes

• No

• Do you have American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP) certification as a Histology Technician?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Optional Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Addendum to the University of Utah

• Veteran Only

• Call 801.581.2169 after submission

• Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 - Member Copy 4)

• Veteran Only

• Call 801.581.2169