Histotechnician

Berger Health System; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth in Columbus, OH is seeking a Histotechnologist to perform processing, embedding, cutting, mounting, and staining of tissue specimens for evaluation by Pathologists. You will also conduct quality control and prepare specialized stains as needed.

The role requires keen attention to detail, excellent manual dexterity, and experience with histology techniques, cryostats, microtomes, and automated staining systems. 24 hours per week with variable shifts.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• HT Histotechnician Registered (ASCP) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process specimens and ensure proper accessioning and labeling.
• Assist in sectioning frozen sections as needed.
• Embed surgical, autopsy and research specimens with correct orientation.
• Cut 2–4 micron tissue sections with a microtome and ensure adequate productivity.
• Perform routine and special stains and prepare solutions.
• Cover slips using automated instruments and QA steps.
• File slides and blocks for future reference and refer to off-site consultations as required.
• Perform Bone Marrow, Immunohistochemistry, and leukemia stain procedures as needed.
• Participate in research and development of new procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Quality control

Education

High School diploma or GED

HT - Histotechnician Registered (ASCP)

Tools

Cryostat operation

Microtome

Staining techniques

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

The purpose of the Histotechnologist is to perform basic histotechnology procedures of processing, embedding, cutting, mounting and staining of tissue specimens for evaluation and diagnosis by Pathologists; to perform basic special stains and prepare solutions as needed; to use, care and maintain histology instruments; to perform quality control and quality assurance; to perform specialized procedures; to perform research and development of new procedures; and to observe all related

Responsibilities And Duties

• 5% Receive and process specimens from all sources OR, 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.
• 5% Assist Pathologist in sectioning frozen sections while Surgeons await results within 1 5 minutes. Frozen section cutting require special skill of manual dexterity and operation of the cryostat. Process estrogen and progesterone receptor assays, electron microscopy and immunology specimens to be sent out to a reference laboratory.
• 15% 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 .
• 20% 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 .
• 15% 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 this job requires that QC/QA is performed 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.
• 10% Perform specialized procedures Bone Marrow assisting, Immunohistochemistry, Leukemia stains, etc. and prepare solutions as needed.
• 10% Perform research and development on new procedures. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School or GED (Required)

HT - Histotechnician Registered - American Society for Clinical Pathology

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: Variable

Scheduled Weekly Hours : 24

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations.

EEO Statement

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.

Inclusiveness Statement

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.

Corporate Description

We are Inspired to Do Our Best. OhioHealth is a nationally recognized, innovative healthcare system delivering world-class patient care in a supportive, professional environment filled with limitless opportunities to learn and grow. We are a unique organization in the healthcare field. Our model system of facilities encompasses a wide scope of expertise and care. For professionals, we are a place where people committed to doing their best are given the tools and resources to accomplish our mission every single day.

Recognition

OhioHealth is recognized as a Great Place to Work CertifiedTM organization. The Great Place to Work® is a global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. This recognition is one measure of our success in achieving a part of our vision ̶ to be an organization "where people want to work."