Histology Tech II or III

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center; Stirling; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pediatric healthcare provider is seeking a skilled Lab Technician to assist in tissue processing and ensure compliance with regulations. This full-time role offers competitive hourly rates and extensive benefits, including medical coverage and tuition reimbursement. Ideal candidates should have an associate's or bachelor's degree and relevant experience, with opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Medical coverage from day one

Competitive retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement for continuing education

Employee discount programs

Wellness programs

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• At least 0-2 years of work experience for Tech II, and 4+ years for Tech III.
• Histology Tech (ASCP) Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development and revision of policies.
• Conduct tissue processing and embedding.
• Communicate effectively across many departments.
• Ensure compliance with federal and local regulatory requirements.
• Maintain various pieces of laboratory equipment.

Skills

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Problem-Solving

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Expected Starting Salary:

Tech II - 25.05/hr - 30.75/hr

Tech III - 27.40/hr - 33.21/hr

Hours: Monday - Friday 6am-2:30pm, weekend and holiday rotations are required.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Policy- Participate in the development, maintenance, and/or revision of policies, procedures, and/or manuals.

• Lab Specific Duties- Tissue processing, embedding, microtomy (paraffin and frozen sections). May qualify for tissue grossing under CLIA. Advanced understanding of special histochemical stains and troubleshooting. Advanced knowledge of identification of tissue types, artifacts, etc. Advanced experience with Cytology preparations and staining. Experience with Immunohistochemistry and other advanced staining. Work collaboratively/cooperatively with others to achieve goals. Proactively adjust one\'s style and/or efforts to complement those of others. Develop positive working relationships with peers/colleagues. Share knowledge and/or provide support for team members. Contribute to and promote a positive and professional work environment/atmosphere. May serve as a liaison within the division or organization.

• Communication- Effectively demonstrate communication skills related to conveying relevant information. Develop and maintain efficient internal communication processes to support the activities of the department/program. Openly communicate across many departments regarding clinical, patient care, physical and/or material resources. Keep key leadership, administrative staff and other stakeholders fully informed of projected and actual developments in a timely manner. Prioritize multiple requests for information. Assemble and distribute material for project communications if necessary.

• Compliance- Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements, such as JCAHO, HIPAA, and/or other accreditation standards. Design and/or implement programs, policies, and/or procedures to ensure compliance. Track laws and regulations that might affect policies and procedures. May prepare compliance reports and communicate results as necessary.

• Equipment Maintenance- Assist with maintenance of various pieces of equipment. Help maintain/order inventory. Keep work environment well-organized. May troubleshoot and/or correct erroneous results or problems with equipment. May provide appropriate safety/quality monitoring checks and document as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

TECH II

• Associate\'s or Bachelor\'s degree in related field

• At least 0-2 years of work experience in a related job discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience

TECH III

• Associate\'s or Bachelor\'s degree in related field

• At least 4+ years of work experience in a related job discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience

PREFERRED

• Histology Tech (ASCP) Certification

Job Details

Primary Location Location R

Schedule

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Department

Pathology

Employee Status

Regular

FTE

1

Weekly Hours

40

Market Leading Benefits Including*:

• Medical coverage starting day one of employment.

• Competitive retirement plans

• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education

• Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners

• Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs for qualified positions

• Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group

• Physical and mental health wellness programs

• Relocation assistance available for qualified positions

*Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type

About Us

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.

Cincinnati Children\'s is:

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years

• Consistently among the top 3 Children\'s Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding

• Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)

• One of the nation\'s America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune

• Consistently certified as great place to work

• A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability

• Magnet designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

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Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability