Who We Are:

As the only independent and physician-led faculty practice plan of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, University Clinical Health (UCH) offers best-in-class clinical care through a network of 175+ providers across 19 specialties to meet the healthcare needs of the Mid-South community. UCH is a not-for-profit, non-tax-supported group practice and is here to serve the community while providing medical excellence to our patients.

Position Summary:

The Histology Technician prepares tissue specimens for a variety of diagnostic procedures. Additional responsibilities include performing histological procedures requiring special stains and collecting and analyzing data. Some travel may be necessary.

Key Results Areas (KRAs):

• Specimen handling and processing
• Instrument maintenance
• Data collection and analysis
• Special stains
• Specimen integrity
• Regulatory compliance and quality assurance
• Physician and departmental support
• Other duties as assigned

Core Competencies

• Skilled with special stains
• Knowledge of safety, compliance, and regulatory issues
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Exceptional customer service skills

Education & Experience:

• Associate degree in laboratory or medical laboratory technology preferred
• 2 years of experience in a Histological setting required
• HT or HTL (ASCP) certification preferred but not required
• Ability to travel when necessary

Effective November 1, 2021, UCH requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (or have an approved medical or religious exemption from UCH). Please note that a job offer is contingent on submitting proof of COVID-19 vaccination or UCH approval of a medical or religious exemption request. Employees with approved exemptions will be required to undergo weekly COVID-19 testing at an assigned UCH testing location and time.

EOE-University Clinical Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. University Clinical Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.