Histology Technologist

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent medical institution in Columbus is seeking a Histology Technologist to provide histological services in support of MOHS surgeries. The successful candidate will manage tissue specimens and ensure quality control in a fast-paced environment. A Bachelor's degree in biological sciences and relevant laboratory certification are essential. Experience in a histology laboratory is preferred. This role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• HTL or other technologist-level special laboratory certification is required.
• Graduate of a NAACLS accredited histotechnician or histotechnologist program preferred.
• At least three to five years experience in a histology laboratory preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide histological services to the Dermatology Department and main Histology Lab.
• Log-in specimens to the computer and perform processing, embedding, sorting, cutting, and staining.
• Assist with quality control, procedural audits, and accreditation preparation.

Skills

Histological services

Tissue processing

Quality control

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological sciences or related field

2-Year College Degree or equivalent

Job description

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Overview

The James Clinical Lab Svcs Technician provides 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide histological services to the Dermatology Department and to the main Histology Lab. Ensure that tissue specimens are optimally processed, oriented and embedded appropriately (according to tissue type) during MOHS procedures.
• Log-in specimens to the computer, processing, embedding, frozen sections, sorting, cutting, filing, reagent preparation, special stains and staining slides of tissue samples.
• Assist with quality control and assurance metrics, procedural audits, accreditation preparation, training, and troubleshoot both mechanical and human errors and/or malfunctions.
• Perform general paperwork, equipment maintenance, and related duties as assigned.

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 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.
• MOHs experience preferred.

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