Histology Technician - Impactful Lab Work & Tuition Aid

Southern Ohio Medical Center; Portsmouth (OH); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 62.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

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

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Educación

High School Diploma or equivalent

Applied Science Associate's Degree program

Descripción del empleo

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.