Histotechnician

Berger Health System; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth Surgical Pathology is seeking a dedicated technician to prepare surgical specimens for dissection and microscopic review. You will support pathologists by embedding tissues, cutting sections, and staining slides, with strong attention to accuracy and labeling.

The role requires an Associate’s Degree and 2–3 years post-high school training, plus 3–6 months on-the-job experience. Night shift, 40 hours per week in a hospital lab setting.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree is required.
• Two to three years post high school training and three to six months on the job experience.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process specimens from multiple sources with accurate accessioning and labeling.
• Embed surgical, autopsy and research specimens with proper orientation into paraffin blocks.
• Cut thin 2–4 micron sections of tissue using a microtome; maintain high dexterity and accuracy.
• Stain slides with routine and special stains; prepare solutions as needed.
• Coverslip slides and send to Pathologists; monitor for errors that could affect diagnoses.
• Perform QC/QA throughout processes and on instruments.
• File slides and paraffin blocks for future reference; travel off-campus as needed for consultations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Staining knowledge

Education

Associate's Degree

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:NightScheduled Weekly Hours :40DepartmentSurgical PathologyJoin us!... 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 industryEqual 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