Night Shift Histotechnician – Surgical Pathology

OhioHealth; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth in Columbus, OH is seeking a Surgical Pathology Technician to prepare surgical and cytology specimens for microscopic review, and to support pathologists in bone marrow and frozen section work.

The role requires an associate degree, night shift, and about 40 hours per week, with tasks including embedding, cutting, staining, coverslipping, QC/QA, and filing slides and blocks.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required.
• Two to three years post-high school training and 2–3 years of related experience; 3–6 months on the job.
• Night shift.
• 40 hours per week.
• Department: Surgical Pathology.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process specimens from all sources; verify acceptance criteria.
• Embed surgical, autopsy and research specimens; prepare paraffin blocks.
• Cut 2–4 micron tissue sections with a microtome; maintain accuracy.
• Stain slides using routine and special stains; prepare solutions.
• Coverslip slides with automated instrument; forward to pathologists.
• Perform QC/QA during and after processes and instrument use.
• File slides and paraffin blocks; travel for referrals when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Visual acuity

Concentration

Quality control

Education

Associate's Degree (Required)

Tools

Microtome

Automated coverslipper

Staining instruments

Job description

OhioHealth in Columbus, OH is seeking a Surgical Pathology Technician to prepare surgical and cytology specimens for microscopic review, and to support pathologists in bone marrow and frozen section work.

The role requires an associate degree, night shift, and about 40 hours per week, with tasks including embedding, cutting, staining, coverslipping, QC/QA, and filing slides and blocks.