Histology Tech - PRN

Ashtabula Regional Medical Center; Ashtabula (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional medical center in Ohio is seeking a Histotechnologist responsible for producing diagnostic microscope slides from surgical and autopsy specimens. The ideal candidate will have excellent fine motor skills, be detail-oriented, and must hold an HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP) certification. This role requires one year of histology experience in a hospital laboratory and the ability to perform specialized procedures with accuracy. A high school diploma and histology training or relevant degree is mandatory.

Qualifications

• High School graduate and one year of Histology training in an approved school, Associates Degree in Histotechnology, or a Bachelors Degree in Science with Histology training.
• One year of Histology experience in a hospital laboratory.
• HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP) or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Produce diagnostic microscope slides from surgical and autopsy specimens.
• Perform special procedures, frozen sections, and staining.
• Ensure accurate preparation of Gyn and Non-Gyn specimens.

Skills

Organization and accuracy

Fine motor skills

Education

High School graduate with Histology training or Associates or Bachelors degree

Job description

Responsible for producing diagnostic microscope slides from surgical and autopsy specimens. Performs special procedures, frozen sections and special stains. Must be able to work with organization, accuracy and with minimal supervision for all duties assigned. Performs a highly skilled technical job that requires 100% accuracy. Prepares all Gyn and Non-Gyn specimens. Responsible for early trouble‑shooting of specimens. Performs routine cleaning and maintenance duties to ensure efficient and proper preparation of patient samples.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• High School graduate and one year of Histology training in an approved school, or Associates Degree in Histotechnology, or a Bachelors Degree in Science and Histology training.

Required Length and Type of Experience

• One year of Histology experience in a hospital laboratory.

Required Licensure or Certification

• HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP) or eligible.

Required Physical and Environmental Demands

• Needs to have excellent fine motor skills. Some bending, moderate lifting, able to sit for long periods of time. Bloodborne pathogen exposure – Category I – Employees whose routine and/or daily duties, tasks or procedures always expose them to blood and other potentially infectious materials.