Histo Technician: 40 Hours Per Week (PM/Midnights)
Alverno Laboratories
Summary
Location: 2434 Interstate Plaza Dr. Hammond, IN 46324
Job description
Central Laboratory- Histology
Location: 2434 Interstate Plaza Dr. Hammond, IN 46324
Shift: Evening shift; 5:30 PM - 2:00 AM; Monday - Friday; Weekend and/or Holiday Rotation
FTE: 1.0
WHAT WILL YOU DO
This individual is responsible for the preparation of gross specimens, embedding tissues, processing tissue specimens, cutting tissues, performing all stains to include immunoperoxidase to provide data in the functioning of tissue and organs, causes and/or progress of disease. Other duties include assisting the Pathologist with grossing of specimens, preparation of microscopic slides, assisting in developing new techniques and teaching.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Associate degree in a lab science and graduate of an accredited Histology Technician program required.
Meets the alternative education and experience guidelines set forth by the ASCP to become registry eligible for the HT category.
Requirements
- Associate degree in a lab science
- Graduate of an accredited Histology Technician program
- Meets ASCP alternative education and experience guidelines to become registry eligible for the HT category
Company overview
Alverno Laboratories is a leading integrated clinical laboratory network headquartered in Hammond, Indiana, serving the Midwest region of the United States. Founded in 1999 as a partnership between Franciscan Alliance and Presence Health, the company has grown to become one of the largest regional laboratory networks in the country. Alverno manages operations for over 30 hospital laboratories across Illinois and Indiana, providing comprehensive diagnostic testing services to more than 200 healthcare facilities. The organization specializes in clinical diagnostics, anatomic pathology, molecular diagnostics, microbiology, and precision medicine testing. With a workforce of approximately 1,800-2,100 laboratory professionals, Alverno operates a state-of-the-art central laboratory that processes millions of tests annually. The company is known for implementing advanced laboratory automation systems, digital pathology solutions, and next-generation sequencing technologies. Alverno maintains accreditation from the College of American Pathologists (CAP) and ISO 15189:2012 certification, demonstrating its commitment to quality and reliability in diagnostic services. The laboratory network provides 24/7 services supporting both routine and emergency medical care, with specialized programs for cancer diagnostics, infectious disease testing, and genetic analysis.