Histology Technologist I

Summa Health; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 37,870 - 45,447; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Educational Assistance

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Summa Health is hiring a Histology Technologist for their Akron City campus in Cleveland, Ohio. This full-time role involves performing laboratory procedures to prepare tissues for microscopic examination, requiring a high school diploma or associated science degree with relevant experience. Competitive hourly rates range from $27.49 to $32.99. Benefits include life insurance, disability, retirement plans, and education assistance. Join a dedicated team providing quality healthcare.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with 2 years’ experience in a lab setting.
• Registry certification or technician level preferred.
• One year of previous experience as a Histology Technologist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform standard and specialized laboratory procedures.
• Prepare tissue and biological materials for examination.
• Follow detailed laboratory procedures and instructions.

Skills

Reading and comprehension of laboratory procedures

Manual dexterity for delicate procedures

Skill in computer usage

Education

High School Diploma or Associate of Science degree

Job description

Position

Full-time; 40 hours per week; 1st shift; Akron City campus.

Summary

Performs standard and specialized laboratory procedures in preparation of tissue, biological materials, and body fluids for microscopic examination by staff pathologists.

Minimum Qualifications

• Formal Education Required:
  • High School Diploma with 2 years’ work experience in a laboratory setting.
  • Associates of Science degree with 1 year work experience in a laboratory setting.
  • High School Diploma with completion of Histology Trainee Program.
• Registry certification or eligible at technician level preferred.
• Experience & Training Required:
  • One (1) year previous experience as a Histology Technologist preferred.
  • A minimum of 12 continuing education credits are required to be completed each calendar year for continued employment.
• Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications:
  • Ability to read, comprehend, and follow detailed laboratory procedures and instructions.
  • Manual dexterity sufficient to perform delicate precise dissection procedures, operate cutting instrumentation (microtome), fixing and staining equipment, mix and prepare stains and solutions, and perform preventive and daily maintenance of laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
  • Skill in use of computers or ability to acquire such skills to operate application packages used by department.
  • Population Specific Competency: Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity.
  • Level of Physical Demands: Medium: Exerts 20-50 pounds of force occasionally and/or ten to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force continuously to move objects.

Salary

$27.49/hr - $32.99/hr
Base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials.

Benefits

• Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Supplemental Life and AD&D
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Education Assistance
• Daily Pay

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled