Histotechnician

OhioHealth; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth in Columbus, OH is seeking a Surgical Pathology Technician to prepare surgical and cytology specimens for microscopic review, and to support pathologists in bone marrow and frozen section work.

The role requires an associate degree, night shift, and about 40 hours per week, with tasks including embedding, cutting, staining, coverslipping, QC/QA, and filing slides and blocks.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required.
• Two to three years post-high school training and 2–3 years of related experience; 3–6 months on the job.
• Night shift.
• 40 hours per week.
• Department: Surgical Pathology.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process specimens from all sources; verify acceptance criteria.
• Embed surgical, autopsy and research specimens; prepare paraffin blocks.
• Cut 2–4 micron tissue sections with a microtome; maintain accuracy.
• Stain slides using routine and special stains; prepare solutions.
• Coverslip slides with automated instrument; forward to pathologists.
• Perform QC/QA during and after processes and instrument use.
• File slides and paraffin blocks; travel for referrals when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Visual acuity

Concentration

Quality control

Education

Associate's Degree (Required)

Tools

Microtome

Automated coverslipper

Staining instruments

Job description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.

Job Description Summary

Prepares surgical specimens for dissection and microscopic review by pathologist. Prepares cytology specimens for microscopic review. Assists pathologist (and other physicians) with bone marrows and frozen sections. Supports overall mission of the laboratory and facility.

Responsibilities And Duties

• 10% Receive and process specimens from all sources QR, Outpatient, Outreach, etc. Include accessioning compute r , identification and labeling of individual specimens. Ensure that the specimen meets all the established acceptance criteria for submitting specimens. This responsibility requires keen attention to detail.
• 20% Embed all surgical, autopsy and research specimens. This responsibility requires in depth knowledge of gross tissue identification and correct orientation of tissue into the paraffin block. Expected productivity is 40 blocks per hour on average, continuously monitored d .
• 25% Cut thin 2- 4 micron s sections of tissue using a microtome. This responsibility requires superior manual dexterity and visual acuity and keen attention to detail. Expected productivity is 20 blocks per hour on average, continuously monitored d .
• 20% Stain slides routine and special stains requiring visual acuity and specialized knowledge of staining principles. Prepare solutions as needed.
• 10% Coverslip slides using an automated instrument. Send slides out to Pathologists. Requires concentration and attention to detail to detect and/or avoid errors which may result in possible error in patient diagnosis.
• 5% Responsible for Quality Control Q c /Quality Assurance Q a the delicate nature of the job requires that QC/QA is preformed during and after the process and on all instruments. This responsibility requires thorough knowledge of procedures, systems and instrument functions.
• 5% File slides and paraffin blocks. Blocks and slides are filed for future reference and easy retrieval. In addition to maintaining files on the premises, off campus travel is required to obtain and re-file blocks and slides for consultations and conferences.
• 5% Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's Degree (Required)

Additional Job Description

Two to three years post High school training two to three years previous Experience and three to six months time on the job.

Work Shift: Night

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Department: Surgical Pathology

• if your passion is to work in a caring environment
• if you believe that learning is a life-long process
• if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

Equal Employment OpportunityOhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment