HISTOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST

WVU Medicine; Butler Township (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Health System is seeking a Histology Technician to support pathology workflows. You will process specimens, assist in grossing with a pathologist, and ensure accurate documentation of blocks and slides.

The role requires careful handling, adherence to safety and quality standards, and proficient use of histology equipment. Staff will work Monday through Friday days, with no weekend or holiday shifts.

Qualifications

• Must be able to handle and process pathology specimens.
• Competent in grossing support and staining workflows.
• Accurate documentation of specimens, blocks and slides.

Responsibilities

• Accession and organize specimens to safeguard identification and integrity.
• Prepare for and assist in grossing with pathologist.
• Operate and maintain histology equipment per guidelines.
• Embed, cut and stain tissue sections.
• Demonstrate competency in routine histology tasks.

Skills

Specimen handling

Staining procedures

Documentation and record keeping

Education

Associate degree in Histology or related field

Tools

Microtomes

Cryostats

Staining equipment

Job description

Description

HOURS: Monday - Friday Days - No Weekends or holidays. * Days and hours are subject to change.

Processes and prepares pathology specimens to produce quality diagnostic slides for examination by a pathologist. Competent in the performance of routine and special stains.

Essential Job Functions

• Accessions and systematically organizes specimens to safeguard specimen identification and integrity.
• Prepares for and assists in the grossing of specimens (with a pathologist based on location).
  • readies the grossing area in an organized manner to assist the pathologist and efficiently prioritize workflow
  • supplies materials to the pathologist as needed-gloves, surgical instruments, inks, etc.
  • accurately documents specimens, blocks and slides
  • orders blocks, levels, frozen sections, path determinations, photos, flow cytometry tracking, touch preps, special stains and special requests as needed
  • cleans the grossing station and instruments when the grossing is finished, maintaining area in a safe and sanitary condition.
• Operates and maintains equipment in accordance with guidelines.
  • loads and starts processors at day's end, choosing the appropriate program for processing
  • operates microtomes, cryostats, staining equipment, etc., as trained and according to guidelines
  • performs routine, preventative and corrective maintenance, resolving problems as they occur
  • documents maintenance as performed; assists in keeping accurate records of preventative and corrective maintenance performed by outside vendors
• Embeds, cuts and performs routine stains on tissue sections.
• Demonstrates competency in performance of routine