Histology Technician IV, Dermatology Pathology

Minimum Qualifications: High school or equivalent and five years related experience. ASCP Certified.

Job Summary: To provide supervision of histology technicians and instruction of students in the science of histologic technique including tissue structure.

Job Duties: Hires and trains personnel in methods of histologic technique, including frozen sections, paraffin and plastic-embedded material, special staining, immunoperoxidase preparations, and supervises their work. Schedules and establishes work hours for staff. Requisitions supplies and equipment as needed. Directs repair and maintenance of equipment. Controls custodial operations. Develops new laboratory procedures and revises old ones upon consultation with the Office of the Chairman, Department of Pathology, or designee. Instructs medical students and resident staff on histologic techniques. Gives students general assistance, counseling, and guidance. Directs preparation and maintenance of teaching slides for general and special postgraduate work. Adheres to internal controls established for department.

Salary Range: Actual salary commensurate with experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.