Histotechnologist: Precision Tissue Processing & Staining

OhioHealth; North Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking a Histotechnologist to perform basic histotechnology procedures in the Surgical Pathology department, including processing, embedding, cutting, mounting and staining of tissue specimens for evaluation by Pathologists.

The role requires HT- Histotechnician Registered and 2–3 years post-high school training with 2–3 years of experience; 3–6 months on the job experience. Virtual and on-site duties may apply within a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School or GED (Required)
• HT - Histotechnician Registered - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Two to three years post secondary training with 2-3 years previous experience and 3-6 months on the job

Responsibilities

• Receive and process specimens with accurate labeling and acceptance checks.
• Assist Pathologist in frozen section cutting with cryostat operation.
• Embed surgical, autopsy, and research specimens into paraffin blocks.
• Cut 2–4 micron tissue sections with a microtome.
• Stain slides using routine and special stains; prepare solutions as needed.
• Cover slips with automated instrument and ensure slide accuracy.
• Perform QC/QA during and after procedures and on instruments.
• File slides and paraffin blocks; manage archival retrieval.
• Perform Bone Marrow, Immunohistochemistry and leukemia stains.
• Carry out research and development of new procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality control

Quality assurance

Immunohistochemistry

Histology

Microscopy

Education

HT - Histotechnician Registered - ASCP

Tools

Cryostat

Microtome

Staining instruments

Job description

OhioHealth is seeking a Histotechnologist to perform basic histotechnology procedures in the Surgical Pathology department, including processing, embedding, cutting, mounting and staining of tissue specimens for evaluation by Pathologists.

The role requires HT- Histotechnician Registered and 2–3 years post-high school training with 2–3 years of experience; 3–6 months on the job experience. Virtual and on-site duties may apply within a hospital setting.