Lead Histotechnologist - Histology

Lead Histotechnologist at Providence Portland Medical Center in Portland, OR.

Full-Time/Night Shift

The Lead Histotechnologist acts as a senior technical expert in the histology lab, responsible to overseeing daily operations, performing complex tissue processing, staining, and troubleshooting equipment. They ensure compliance, assist and coordinate training new staff, and maintain quality control standards. They act as a bridge between lab staff and management, combining hands-on technical work with lead duties such workflow management and quality assurance.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued theyre invaluable. Join our team at Providence Portland Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• H.S. Diploma or GED, And
• Coursework/Training: Completion of Histotechnologist Apprenticeship Program OR accredited Histotechnologist training program., Or Histotechnician or Histotechnologist (HT, HTL) Certification or Registry from a government or nationally recognized professional organization (e.g. ASCP).
• Upon hire: Histotechnician - American Society for Clinical Pathology (Facility Managed), Or
• Upon hire: Histotechnologist - American Society for Clinical Pathology (Facility Managed)
• 8 years Progressive experience in Histotechnology in an equivalent high volume or acute care laboratory.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in Courses in Algebra, Chemistry, and Biology., Or equivalent education/experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Courses in Algebra, Chemistry, and Biology., Or equivalent education/experience
• 1 year Lead experience.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.