Histotechnologist Apprentice

Location: Portland, OR, United States Department: Clinical Laboratory

Histotechnologist Apprentice at Providence Portland Medical Center, Portland, OR

Full-Time/Variable Shift

The histology laboratory contributes a valuable service aiding pathologists in providing patient diagnoses.  Information gained through microscopic evaluation of tissue slides prepared by histology technicians allows a pathologist to either identify or dismiss disease.  The preparatory steps taken to ensure a quality diagnosis are key to this relationship.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re 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

Associate's Degree from a regionally accredited college/university, with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) of biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both).

1 year of full time experience as a Senior Lab Assistant in Histology at Providence, or

2 years of full time experience as a Lab Assistant or above at Providence, or

3 years of full time experience in a clinical laboratory role at an external institution.

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.