Histology Technologist 1 - Pathology - Days

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a Histology Technologist 1 to join the Histology Laboratory within the Division of Surgical Pathology. Under supervision, you will process, embed, cut and stain tissue specimens and support high-volume diagnostic workflows.

Responsibilities include handling reagents, QA record keeping, equipment maintenance, and assisting with training and supply management to ensure timely and accurate diagnoses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, Biological Sciences or related field.

Responsibilities

• Processes, embeds, cuts and stains tissue specimens in a high-volume patient care lab.
• Assists with quality control and quality assurance record keeping.
• Assists with ordering, receiving, labeling, and stocking incoming supplies and reagents.
• Assists in training personnel as needed; completes and organizes paperwork; maintains equipment.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, Biological Sciences or related field

Job description

Histology Technologist 1 - Pathology - Days## Department:Medicine | PathologyHistology 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 Technologist to work in the Histology Laboratory within the Division of Surgical Pathology in the Department of Pathology. 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**Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, Biological Sciences or related field.## Additional Information:## Location:Ackerman Rd, 680 (2434)## Position Type:Regular## Scheduled Hours:30## **Shift:**First Shift***Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.***