All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
This role is eligible for up to $7,500 sign on bonus for a two-year commitment. You must successfully complete all pre-employment requirements to the terms and conditions of the offer. Former associates of six month or less are not eligible.
Benefits from Day One
Paid Days Off from Day One
Student Loan Repayment Program
Career Development
Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
Mental Health Resources and Support
Pet Insurance*
Our promise to you:
Joining UChicago AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. Its about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Night - 10 pm to 6:30 am
Location: 5101 WILLOW SPRINGS RD, La Grange, 60525
The role youll contribute:
Processes specimens for pathologic diagnosis, tissue fixation, processing, preparing and staining slides for microscopic examination by the pathologist.
The value youll bring to the team:
Performs analytical activities related to specimen processing, embedding, microtomy, routine and special histologic staining, frozen sectioning, cover slipping and handling of irreplaceable tissue, surgical and body fluid specimens
May prepare specimens utilized for research requests
May transport specimens to/from collection sites and is responsible for shipment of specimens to/from collaborator sites; takes the necessary training to ensure compliance under federal/state /regulatory guidelines
Ensures special stains are performed on tissues, as needed
May perform special staining, maintaining solutions and documents quality control
Follows established procedures to collect and process biological specimens for analysis
May register, order, and accession pathology specimens into computer systems
Adheres to safety requirements and appropriately handles and disposes chemicals
Follows appropriate safety policies including the appropriate use of PPE, handwashing, and hazardous chemical handling. Demonstrates understanding and adheres to Chemical Hygiene plan and Infection Control policies. Employee job duties may include transport of hazardous waste from the point of generation to a designated secure storage area; employee will be required to complete initial training (prior to handling hazardous waste) and refresher training to include proper handling and transport of hazardous waste, and proper selection, use and disposal of personal protective equipment
May have technical skills and aptitudes related to specimen processing, embedding, microtomy, routine and special histologic staining, coverslipping and handling of irreplaceable tissue, surgical and body fluid specimens performed in department or work area assigned
May be required to assist pathologist with frozen section preparations
May be required to utilize automated Histology equipment properly according to lab procedures and manufacturers instructions
May assist in procedural areas with specimen collection such as Fine Needle Aspirations
May assist with preparation of Cytology specimens
May perform Immunohistochemistry (IHC) testing
Qualifications
The expertise and experiences youll need to succeed:
High School Grad or Equiv Required
Associate in related field in a laboratory science (chemical or biological science) OR equivalent education experience. Clinical laboratory technology from an accredited institution OR Successful completion of at least a 50-week official US military medical laboratory procedures training course and currently hold or have held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Clinical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician); or qualified and served as high complexity testing personnel on or before April 24, 1995 in a CLIA-certified laboratory as of December 28, 2024, and have done so continuously since December 28, 2024. Preferred
One or more years of Work Experience Preferred
Ability to prepare tissue specimens to confirm patient diagnoses
Ability to perform complex histological procedures, record and analyze data, and maintain/repair instruments
Up-to-date knowledge of specimen handling, ranging from accession to specimen storage
Knowledge of medical terminology
Ability to maintain safety standards and comply with government regulations in laboratory practices
Up-to-date knowledge of contemporary as well as general histology practice
Must be able to read, write and speak conversational English
Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
Histotechnician (HTASCP) Preferred
Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) - License Preferred
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLTASCP) Preferred
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.
Category: Laboratory
Organization: UChicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: 3 - Night
Req ID: 25028876
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.