Histology Technician - Pathology

Overview

Looking to join a dynamic team at Ohio State University Physicians where excellence meets compassion?

Who we are

With over 100 cutting-edge outpatient center locations, dedicated to providing exceptional patient care while fostering a collaborative work environment, our buckeye team includes more than 1,800 nurses, medical assistants, physicians, advanced practice providers, administrative support staff, IT specialists, financial specialists and leaders that all play an important part. As an employee of Ohio State University Physicians (OSUP), you'll be an integral part of a team committed to advancing healthcare, education, and professional growth.

The hours are 3am- 11:30am and the role is 40 hours a week. 

Our culture

At OSUP, we foster a culture grounded in the values of inclusion, empathy, sincerity, and determination. We meet our teams where they are, coming together to serve each other and our community.

Our benefits

We know that having options and robust benefit plans are important to you. OSUP prioritizes the wellbeing of our team and that’s why we offer our employees a flexible, competitive benefit package. In addition to medical, dental, vision, health reimbursement accounts, flexible spending accounts, and retirement, we also offer an employee assistance program, paid time off, holidays, and a wellness program designed to support our employees so they can live their best lives. As an OSUP employee, you will be eligible for these various benefits depending on your employment status.

Responsibilities

What Will You Do?

• Ensure that tissue specimens are optimally processes, oriented and embedded appropriately(according to tissue type)
• Perform routine microtomy with both a high level of speed and quality
• Prepares stains and other reagents for routine staining
• Ensures that all chemical wastes are disposed of in the appropriate manner
• Perform routine daily maintenance on laboratory equipment including proper documentation
• Troubleshoots both mechanical and human errors or malfunctions
• Meets quality control and proficiency standards as required by regulatory agencies
• Participates in CQI monitors and collects data as needed
• Participates in continuing education
• Stock supplies, maintains inventory of equipment and supplies following proper procedures
• Attendance, promptness, professionalism, cooperatives with co-workers and supervisors, and politeness to customers, vendors, and couriers
• Other duties or special projects as assigned

Qualifications

What are we looking for in our next new hire?

• Graduate of a school of Histology with an HT (ASCP) certification or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences preferred.
• 2 or more years previous experience in a histology laboratory desired.
• Must possess a strong work ethic with attendance and punctuality that is documented.

Preferences:

• Experience in other areas of pathology a plus.

Pay Range