Histology Technologist/UKHC

Job Title
Histology Technologist/UKHC


Requisition Number
RE51805


Working Title
Histology Technologist


Department Name
H3200:Laboratory Services


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
09


Salary Range
$21.00-34.29/hour


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education


AS




Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


Required Related Experience


1 yr




Required License/Registration/Certification

None



Physical Requirements

Occasional lifting, pushing, and pulling of objects and/or patients greater than 50 lbs.; sitting and standing for long periods of time; exposure to blood borne/airborne pathogens; regular exposure to chemicals and fumes; repetitive motion required at least half the time; risk of back injury.



Shift

40 hours/week; shift may vary; holiday and weekend call required on rotational basis.



Job Summary

Busy academic medical center seeks to find an experienced histotechnologist that will perform routine histology duties including, but not limited, to embedding, microtomy, staining and special stains.

This position possesses the ability to provide consistent and quality embedding of tissues in order to turn out slides of high quality on a wide variety of tissues. Plays critical role in ensuring slides are submitted to the Pathologist in a timely manner.

Will also be responsible for operating processors, stainers, and slide printer, as well as, filing slides and blocks. Maintains confidentiality at all times. Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines.

Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members. Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, and staff. Attention to detail is a must.

IMPORTANT: Resumes and CVs cannot be substituted for a completed application. Incomplete applications could disqualify you from being considered for this position. To be considered for this position you must fully complete the online application being sure to only put one (1) job title for each entry (multiple job titles for one employer must have separate entries), the # of hours worked per week and your ending salary. All job titles and dates must correspond with those appearing on your resume.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Tissue embedding, staining, microtomy and cutting frozen sections, routine histology experience.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

HT or HTL certification and Epic Beaker experience preferred.



Deadline to Apply
10/09/2025


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