Histology Technician/Technologist - Pathology - Evenings or Nights

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a Histology Technician/Technologist for 2nd or 3rd shift in the Histology Laboratory. You will process, embed, cut, and stain tissue sections to support patient diagnoses in a high-volume clinical setting.

Responsibilities include QA record keeping, supply management, and assisting with equipment maintenance and staff training. A high school diploma is required; histology experience is preferred, with ASCP HT/HTL certification possible

Qualifications

• Histology experience preferred.
• Assists with quality control and QA records.

Responsibilities

• Process, embed, cut and stain FFPE tissue samples.
• Prepare reagents and dispose chemical wastes properly.
• Sort, deliver and file slides and blocks; assist with supplies.
• Assist with maintenance of equipment and training of personnel.

Skills

Histology techniques

Quality control

Education

High School diploma or GED

HT/HTL (ASCP) certification (optional)

Job description

Histology Technician/Technologist - Pathology - Evenings or Nights## Department:Medicine | Pathology**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**This position may be filled on either **2nd Shift or 3rd Shift**, depending on the selected candidate's preference.2nd Shift: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM3rd Shift: 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM## Additional Information:Clinical Laboratories / Histology - Individual Contributor - Clinical - C1 EntryPlease ensure your application includes a copy of your current resume.## Location:Ackerman Rd, 680 (2434)## Position Type:Regular## Scheduled Hours:40## **Shift:**Varying Shifts