Histology Technician/Technologist - Pathology - Evenings

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, OH is seeking a Histology Technician/Technologist to join the Histology Laboratory on a 2nd or 3rd shift. You will process, embed, cut and stain tissue specimens for patient diagnosis using tissue processors, embedding centers, microtomes, stainers and coverslippers.

You will also assist with quality control and quality assurance records, maintain equipment, train staff as needed, and handle ordering, receiving and stocking of supplies

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Histology experience preferred.
• HT/HTL (ASCP) certification within 2 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Processes, embeds, cuts and stains tissue specimens for patient diagnosis.
• Assists with quality control and quality assurance record keeping.
• Maintains equipment and assists with training personnel as needed.
• Assists with ordering, receiving, labeling, and stocking supplies and reagents.
• Completes and organizes paperwork; ensures proper disposal of chemical wastes.

Skills

Histology experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

HT/HTL (ASCP) certification

Job description

Scope of Position

Histology is the branch of biology which studies the microscopic structure of biological tissue.

Histology technologists prepare very thin slices of human tissue and stain the tissue sections so that the pathologists can analyze those sections through a microscope. Histology technologists play a crucial role in allowing medical professionals to determine the diagnosis and treatment of illnesses/diseases.

Position Summary

Histology Technician/Technologist to work in the Histology Laboratory; with light, or no, direct supervision. Processes, embeds, cuts and stains tissue specimens in a high volume patient care lab utilizing tissue processors, embedding centers, microtomes, stainers and coverslippers;

Processes, cuts and stains formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue samples for patient diagnosis; prepares and changes reagents and properly disposes chemical wastes; sorts, delivers and files slides and blocks; assists with ordering, receiving, labeling, and stocking incoming supplies and reagents; assists with quality control and quality assurance record keeping; assists in training personnel as needed; completes and organizes paperwork; assists with maintenance of equipment; other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

High School diploma or GED. Histology experience preferred. May require HT/HTL (ASCP) certification within 2 years of hire.

Schedule

• 2nd Shift: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM
• 3rd Shift: 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM

Additional Information

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.