Histology Tech: Tissue Prep & Slide Specialist

WMCH Weirton Medical Center; Weirton (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

WMCH Weirton Medical Center is seeking a skilled Histology Technician to support the pathology department. You will perform basic laboratory procedures preparing specimens for microscopic analysis.

The role requires an Associate degree in Histotechnology, HT certification, and at least one year of histopathology experience. You will work 40 hours weekly at our Weirton, WV facility, following SOPs and ensuring quality results.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Histotechnology or related field.
• Current Histotechnician (HT) Certification through ASCP.
• Minimum 1 year of laboratory histopathology experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen accessioning and processing to meet department turnaround goals.
• Follow SOPs to produce accurate, reproducible results.
• Complete workload within established turnaround times based on order status.
• Operate basic laboratory equipment (cryostats, microtomes, stainers) per manuals.
• Assist in training new employees as established by policy.

Skills

Histology

Lab procedures

Specimen accessioning

Quality control

QA/QC

Education

Associate degree in Histotechnology

HT Certification (ASCP)

Tools

Cryostat

Microtome

Embedding centers

Slide stainers

pH meters

Balance

Autoclave

Job description

WMCH Weirton Medical Center is seeking a skilled Histology Technician to support the pathology department. You will perform basic laboratory procedures preparing specimens for microscopic analysis.

The role requires an Associate degree in Histotechnology, HT certification, and at least one year of histopathology experience. You will work 40 hours weekly at our Weirton, WV facility, following SOPs and ensuring quality results.