OhioHealth ยท 3 months ago
Histotechnologist
RIVERSIDE METHODIST HOSPITAL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expOhioHealth is a health system dedicated to providing wellness and care. The Histotechnologist will perform histotechnology procedures including processing, embedding, cutting, mounting, and staining tissue specimens for evaluation by Pathologists, while also ensuring quality control and participating in research and development of new procedures.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Receive and process specimens from all sources OR, Outpatient, Outreach, etc. . Include accessioning compute r , identification and labeling of individual specimens. Ensure that the specimen meets all the established acceptance criteria for submitting specimens. This responsibility requires keen attention to detail
Assist Pathologist in sectioning frozen sections while Surgeons await results within 1 5 minutes. Frozen section cutting require special skill of manual dexterity and operation of the cryostat. Process estrogen and progesterone receptor assays, electron microscopy and immunology specimens to be sent out to a reference laboratory
Embed all surgical, autopsy and research specimens. This responsibility requires in depth knowledge of gross tissue identification and correct orientation of tissue into the paraffin block. Expected productivity is 40 blocks per hour on average, continuously monitored d
Cut thin 2- 4 micron s sections of tissue using a microtome. This responsibility requires superior manual dexterity and visual acuity and keen attention to detail. Expected productivity is 20 blocks per hour on average, continuously monitored d
Stain slides routine and special stains requiring visual acuity and specialized knowledge of staining principles. Prepare solutions as needed
Coverslip slides using an automated instrument. Send slides out to Pathologists. Requires concentration and attention to detail to detect and/or avoid errors which may result in possible error in patient diagnosis
Responsible for Quality Control Q c /Quality Assurance Q a the delicate nature of this job requires that QC/QA is performed during and after the process and on all instruments. This responsibility requires thorough knowledge of procedures, systems and instrument functions
File slides and paraffin blocks. Blocks and slides are filed for future reference and easy retrieval. In addition to maintaining files on the premises, off campus travel is required to obtain and re-file blocks and slides for consultations and conferences
Perform specialized procedures Bone Marrow assisting, Immunohistochemistry, Leukemia stains, etc. and prepare solutions as needed
Perform research and development on new procedures. Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School or GED (Required)
HT - Histotechnician Registered - American Society for Clinical Pathology
Two to three years post High school training
Two to three years previous Experience
Three to six months time on the job
Company
OhioHealth
The largest integrated healthcare delivery network in central Ohio.
10001+ employees
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2024-10-14Acquired
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