About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Healthcare & Nursing.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This is an entry-level Histotechnologist Trainee role supporting dermatology MOHS lab procedures. You will learn to prepare biological tissue for histological analysis and diagnosis under direct supervision, develop basic histological and immunohistochemical technique skills, and help maintain timely, high-quality pathology support for clinical teams.

• Assist with processing patient and research tissue according to department protocols
• Prepare, label, and handle specimens for histology and immunohistochemistry
• Learn and perform routine histology techniques (fixation, embedding, microtomy, staining)
• Support quality control, equipment maintenance, and inventory tasks
• Provide professional, patient-focused customer service in clinic and laboratory settings
• Help physicians and clinical staff with specimen handling and workflow needs

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Schedule & Location

• Location: Omaha, NE
• Typical hours: First Shift — Monday–Friday, hours generally between 6:30 AM and 5:00 PM (dependent on caseload and schedule)
• Employment type: Full-time (Internship/trainee program structure may apply)

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Compensation

• Estimated pay: $27,989 per year (estimated)
  • Note: This is an employer-provided estimate shown on the source posting. Actual pay may vary based on experience and qualifications.

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Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Education/training equivalent to 60 semester hours from an accredited institution that includes either:
  • a) 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses; or
  • b) 24 semester hours of science courses that include: 6 semester hours of chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology, and an additional 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification endorsed by the American Heart Association (AHA) required upon completion of unit orientation

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Preferred Qualifications

• Recent laboratory experience — histology lab experience preferred
• Experience in a physician’s office preferred
• Bachelor of Science or formal histology training program completion preferred
• Medical assistant certification a plus

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What We Offer / Why Join

• Work within a leading regional academic health network with opportunities for professional growth and training
• Educational support including tuition assistance and tuition discounts (program specifics depend on the hiring organization)
• A collaborative team culture that values dignity, respect, and development

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How We Hire

Careertakes will help manage the recruiting process for our client. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client (Confidential Client). Candidates may be screened using standard HR and recruiting practices; selected applications may also be reviewed with the assistance of AI tools for resume or application triage — human decision-makers complete final hiring decisions.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.