Histology Technician IV, Dermatology Pathology in Galveston, Texas at University of Texas Medical Branch

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Job Description:

To provide supervision of histology technicians and instruction of students in the science of histology 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.

Marginal or Periodic Functions:

• Performs related duties as required.

Salary Range:

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 Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.