Histology Technician

Southern Ohio Medical Center; Portsmouth (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus eligibility

Retirement contributions (403b)

Medical, dental, vision

Flexible spending accounts

Earned Wage Access

Paid Time Off

Life insurance

Tuition & certification assistance

Gym membership

Employee discounts

Job summary

Southern Ohio Medical Center seeks a Histology Technician under the supervision of the Pathology Manager. The role centers on processing specimens for pathologic study, including embedding, staining, and slide preparation.

The position involves routine lab duties, quality checks, and collaboration with pathologists. Education must include a high school diploma and enrollment or completion of an Applied Science associate program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Enrolled in or completed an Applied Science related Associate's Degree program.
• Histology certification within 4 years from hire or MLT licensure by ASCP required.
• One to two years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collects and accessions pathology specimens in Laboratory computer system.
• Assists Pathologist with surgical specimens (frozen sections and gross surgical specimens).
• Loads tissue processor with tissue samples and selects proper program.
• Embeds tissue specimens and orients samples as indicated by Pathologist.
• Coverslips slides for microscopic examination, ensuring no air bubbles and correct labeling.
• Performs daily/weekly reagent changes on tissue processor and slide stainer.
• Performs special stains and immunohistochemistry as assigned.
• Keeps work area neat, cleans stations, checks stock and orders supplies.
• Cuts tissue and prepares slides for staining.
• Performs daily temperature checks; follows up if out of range.
• Transports chemicals to flammable room as needed.
• Performs clerical and computer tasks as required.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Applied Science Associate's Degree program

Job description

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GENERAL SUMMARY

Works under the supervision of the Pathology Manager. The Histology Technician's primary job function is to process specimens for Pathologic study. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam Required
• Enrolled in, or completion of an Applied Science related Associate's Degree program required

Licensure:

• Histology Certification within 4 years from hire or MLT licensure by ASCP required

Experience:

• One or two years experience preferred.

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

The following is a summary of the major job duties of this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

1. Collects and accessions Pathology specimens in Laboratory computer system.
2. Assists Pathologist with surgical specimens (frozen sections and gross surgical specimens).
3. Loads tissue processor with tissue samples at the end of each day. Selects proper program.
4. Embeds tissue specimens and orients samples as indicated by the Pathologist.
5. Coverslips slides for microscopic examination making sure that the slides are virtually free of air bubbles and excess glue. Makes sure that slides are labeled correctly.
6. Performs daily and weekly reagent changes on the tissue processor and slide stainer.
7. Performs special stains and immunohisto chemistry as assigned.
8. Keeps work area neat and clean. Does daily cleanup of all work stations. Checks stock and orders supplies.
9. Cuts tissue and prepares slides for staining.
10. Performs daily temperature checks and follows up if out of range.
11. Transports chemicals to flammable room as needed.
12. Performs clerical and computer tasks and procedures as required.

Why SOMC? You Care for Our Patients, We Care for You

At Southern Ohio Medical Center, our mission is to make a difference in the community we serve. We're committed to delivering exceptional care and that starts with our team members. When you join SOMC, you're not just starting a job. You're joining a mission.

• Competitive pay with quarterly market analysis
• Performance-based annual increase and bonus eligibility
• Up to 4% employer contributions to retirement plans (403(b) and Cash Balance Pension)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage*
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts*
• Earned Wage Access - get paid before payday
• Paid Time Off bank with 3 annual sick days
• Life insurance and disability coverage*
• Tuition and certification assistance
• Club LC - discounted/free gym membership
• Employee discount and payroll deduct programs
• And many other benefit offerings!

*Available only to Full-Time and/or Part-Time Employees

Compensation & benefit eligibility is determined by employment status, position type, and hours worked. Offerings are subject to change and governed by SOMC's current plan documents and policies. Specific details will be reviewed upon hire as part of the onboarding process.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position in accordance with applicable law. A full job description is available upon request.

Southern Ohio Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other basis under the law.

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