Night Histotechnician: Precision Tissue Prep & Staining

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

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.