Histology Technologist

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking a Histology Technologist to provide histological services for the Dermatology Department. Responsibilities include processing and embedding tissue samples, maintaining quality control, and supporting laboratory operations. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in a biological science and relevant certification. Experience in histology, particularly with MOHS procedures, is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences or related field required.
• HTL or special laboratory certification required.
• 3-5 years experience in a histology laboratory preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform histological services for MOHS surgeries and process tissue samples.
• Log-in specimens, prepare slides and assist in quality control metrics.
• Maintain paperwork and equipment, and support procedural audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Laboratory Skills

Quality Control

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological sciences

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Graduate of NAACLS accredited program

Job description

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Job Title:Histology TechnologistDepartment:James | Martha Morehouse Medical Plaza LabAdditional Information:Job DescriptionScope of Position

The James Clinical Lab Svcs Technician provide histological services to the Dermatology Department physicians performing MOHS surgeries at the Martha Morehouse Tower and additional support to the histology laboratory located within the division of Surgical Pathology. The Clinical Lab Svcs Technician will be responsible for processes involving, embeds, sorts, cuts, files, and stains slides of tissue samples for diagnosis by physicians and surgical pathologists. This staff member reports to the Director of the Dermatology Department Lab and to the James Clinical Laboratory Manager.

The James Dermatology Lab is staffed Monday through Friday as needed to provide services as Mohs surgeries are scheduled.

Position Summary

The Clinical Lab Svcs Technician provides histological services to the Dermatology Department and to the main Histology Lab. This position is responsible for ensures that tissue specimens are optimally processed, oriented and embedded appropriately (according to tissue type) during MOHS procedures. Histology duties involve logging-in specimens to the computer, processing, embedding, frozen sections, sorting, cutting, filing, reagent preparation, special stains and staining slides of tissue samples. Additional duties involve general paperwork, equipment maintenance, assisting with quality control and assurance metrics, procedural audits, accreditation preparation, training and troubleshoot both mechanical and human errors and/or malfunctions.

Minimum Education Required
2-Year College Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience


Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in biological sciences or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience required; HTL or other technologist-level special laboratory certification required; graduate of a NAACLS accredited histotechnician or histotechnologist program preferred; at least three year to five years experience in a histology laboratory preferred. Requires successful completion of a background check; selected candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment physical, including a drug screen. Prefer MOHs experience.

Location:Morehouse Medical Plaza - Concourse (0882)Position Type:RegularScheduled Hours:40Shift:First ShiftFinal candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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