Histotechnician II

Pride Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

401(k) retirement savings

Life & disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Legal support

Employee discounts with preferred vendors

Job summary

A healthcare organization is hiring a Histotechnician II for a 3-month assignment in Cincinnati, OH. The role involves processing tissue in the Immunohistochemistry laboratory, performing quality control, and maintaining records. Candidates should have an associate degree in a related field and relevant histology training. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package. Join a top-tier healthcare organization with an opportunity for contract-to-hire!

Qualifications

• Associate degree in medical technology, chemistry, biology, or related life science.
• Formal training in Histology from an accredited program (720 hours).
• State licensure, where applicable.
• Meets CLIA personnel standard criteria.

Responsibilities

• Embed, cut, stain and perform tasks to process tissue in the lab.
• Perform quality control procedures and maintain accurate records.
• Operate instruments/equipment and identify problems.
• Meet turnaround time and productivity standards.
• Notify personnel about errors and assist in resolution.
• Record, transcribe, and maintain patient test results.
• Assist in analyzing inconsistent and abnormal results.
• Review accuracy of results before releasing.
• Complete routine and STAT testing on time.

Skills

Microtomy

Grossing

Processing

Embedding

Cutting

Routine special staining techniques

Education

Associate degree in medical technology, chemistry, biology, or related life science

Formal training in Histology (720 hours)

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

Overview

Pride Health is hiring a Histotechnician II to support our client’s medical facility based in Cincinnati. OH 45229 is a 3-month assignment with the possibility of a contract-to-hire opportunity and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization!

Duration: 3 Months

Schedule: 3rd shift / 9pm-5:30am Monday–Friday

Note: Pay rate is based on years of experience and educational qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Embeds, cuts, stains and performs other tasks required to process tissue in the Immunohistochemistry laboratory.
• Performs quality control procedures established for each method and maintains accurate records.
• Operates all instruments/equipment according to accepted written procedures and recognizes and identifies instrument/equipment problems.
• Meets acceptable turnaround time and productivity standards for the section.
• Recognizes testing errors/discrepancies or problems and notifies appropriate personnel; assists in problem resolution.
• Records, transcribes, and maintains records of patient test results according to protocol.
• Assists other personnel with identifying and analyzing inconsistent and abnormal results.
• Reviews accuracy and completeness of results prior to releasing in the Laboratory Information System.
• Completes routine and STAT testing within acceptable turnaround time guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in medical technology, chemistry, biology, or related life science.
• Formal training in Histology from an accredited program (720 hours).
• State licensure, where applicable (CA, FL, NY require licensing).
• Meets CLIA personnel standard criteria.

Experience

• Minimum of 2-4 years experience required.
• Skills in microtomy, grossing, processing, embedding, cutting and routine special staining techniques.

Benefits

• Pride Global offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.