Histology Technologist - IRP - James Laboratory Support Services

Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking a Histology Technologist 2 to support the dermatology department by providing essential histological services during MOHS surgeries. The role includes embedding, sorting, cutting, and staining tissue samples, with a focus on quality control and accreditation processes.

The ideal candidate should have HT(ASCP) or HTL(ASCP) certification or relevant degrees in biology and chemistry, with Mohs experience being a plus. Join a team committed to excellent patient care.

Qualifications

• HT(ASCP) or HTL(ASCP) certification preferred.
• Bachelor’s or Associate degree with biology and chemistry coursework.
• Mohs experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide histological services to the dermatology department.
• Prepare and process tissue samples for histologic techniques.
• Assist with quality control, equipment maintenance, and training.

Skills

Histological services

Tissue embedding

Microtomy

Quality control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology and chemistry

Associate degree in biology and chemistry

Job description

Scope of Position

The Histology Technologist 2 – IRP provides histological services to the dermatology department physicians performing MOHS surgeries, and supports the Histology laboratory within the division of Surgical Pathology. Responsibilities include tissue embedding, sorting, cutting, and staining slides for diagnosis, ensuring optimal processing during MOHS procedures, and assisting with quality control, equipment maintenance, accreditation preparation, and training.

Position Summary

Provides histological services to Dermatology Departments and main Histology Lab. Prepares and processes tissue samples for routine histologic techniques: fixation, processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining of human tissue. Additional duties involve general paperwork, equipment maintenance, quality control, procedural audits, accreditation, training, and troubleshooting.

Minimum Qualifications

• HT(ASCP) or HTL(ASCP) certification preferred, or
• Bachelor’s degree with at least 30 semester hours in biology and chemistry, or
• Associate degree with at least 12 semester hours of biology and chemistry.
• Mohs experience preferred.

Ongoing: Maintains HT(ASCP) or HTL(ASCP) registry status or obtains certification within two years of hire; meets mandatory education and health surveillance requirements; demonstrates competence in technical, interpersonal, and cognitive skills.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.