$21.80 - $35.45 / hour Sign-on bonus: $10,000 new hire sign-on bonus may be available (full-time only) Shifts: full-time PM Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more. Job Highlights Joining the histology and immunohistochemistry (IHC) lab team will provide you with an opportunity to contribute to the diagnostic precision behind patient care through high-quality tissue preparation and staining.
You’ll perform tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, staining, coverslipping, and quality checks while supporting IHC, special stains, and digital pathology initiatives. You’ll partner closely with pathologists and other lab staff while working across a wide range of routine and complex cases. This role is ideal if you’re detail-driven, enjoy technical mastery, and want to grow in an innovative, high-standard diagnostic setting.
To perform a variety of routine histological procedures related to preparation of tissue for microscopic examination by a pathologist. To perform procedures including embedding, microtomy, staining and other special techniques as needed for diagnosis. Qualifications High School diploma or equivalent required.
Currently eligible for certification as a Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or a minimum of three (3) years applicable histology technical experience required. If certification eligible, must provide letter from ASCP proving eligibility to sit for certification exam. Students who are enrolled in an accredited Histology Technician associate degree program and have documented competence may be considered for employment.
Students pursuing a Histologic Technician degree must obtain degree within nine (9) months from date of hire. Why Work at UAB Medicine We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world.
Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, many other sites of care, and a team of over 2,000 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U. S.
News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama. UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state.
Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals.
We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff
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