Histotech or Histotechnologist - Full Time, Days

Nebraska Methodist Health System is seeking a dedicated full-time Histotechnologist for the Day shift position at Methodist hospital. In this role you would process, embed, cut, and stain tissue sections in preparation for pathologist microscopic examination by following section policies and procedures.

Available for this position:

• $10,000 Sign-on bonus
• Shift differentials & other financial incentives
• Up to $10,000 tuition reimbursement
• Tuition assistance
• Academic sponsorship with Methodist College
• Free parking

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform core histology functions, including H&E, special stains, and slide preparation, ensuring all work meets quality standards and pathologist expectations.
• Accurately conduct and evaluate testing on patient specimens, maintaining high standards for stain quality, slide integrity, and result reporting.
• Manage workload effectively through strong organization and prioritization while meeting section and organizational performance goals.
• Ensure full compliance with quality control, quality assurance, PPE, and routine maintenance requirements, with consistent documentation.
• Identify and resolve laboratory issues using critical thinking, escalating concerns appropriately to ensure timely and accurate services.
• Support staff development by training employees, documenting competencies, and communicating procedural updates to maintain compliance and effectiveness.
• Contribute to regulatory readiness and team operations by assisting with inspections, proficiency testing, policy updates, and fostering clear, professional communication.

Location:

• Nebraska Methodist Hospital
• Address: 8303 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE

Schedule:

• Between 4am and 8am start time, M - F, 40 hrs./wk. Rotating Saturdays only.

Salary:

• Pay starts at $29.43 an hour and may increase based on work history/experience.

Job Requirements:

• Successful completion of an approved histotechnician or histotechnologist program or an associate's degree with at least 12 credit hours in biology and chemistry required.
• Above education is not required if Histotechnician certification was received prior to 2004.
• National certification as a Histotechnician (HT.ASCP) through the American Society for Clinical Pathology required.
• Computer skills required.

About Methodist:

Methodist Health System named by Forbes in 2024 as "Nebraska's Best Employer" and "Best Employer for New Graduates"

Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.

Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law.