Histotechnician II

Description

Summary:

The histotechnician will perform all routine and special paraffin histotechnology duties in our state of the art CAP-certified pathology laboratory. Under the guidance of a Senior or Lead Histotechnologist you will provide high quality diagnostic material within established turn-around-times.

Position Responsibilities

Embeds cuts stains and performs other tasks required to process tissue in the Immunohistochemistry laboratory.

Performs accurate gross description on tissue samples.

Perform quality control procedures established for each method and maintains accurate records.

Operates all instruments/ equipment according to accepted written procedures and recognizes and identifies instrument/ equipment problems.

Meets acceptable turnaround time and productivity standards for the section.

Recognizes testing errors/discrepancies or problems and notifies appropriate personnel assists in problem resolution.

Record transcribe and maintain records of patient test results according to protocol.

Assist other personnel with identifying and analyzing inconsistent and abnormal results.

Review accuracy and completeness of results prior to releasing in the Laboratory Information System.

Complete routine and STAT testing within acceptable turn-around time guidelines.

Required: Associate degree in medical technology chemistry biology or related life science

Formal training in Histology from an accredited program 720 hours

State Licensure where applicable CA FL NY require licensing

Meets CLIA personnel standard criteria.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

2 years of experience preferred

Skills in microtomy grossing processing embedding cutting and routine special staining techniques.

How many blocks will a candidate need to cut/hour and embed/hour?

Embed/45 hr and cut 35/hr by slide

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Cincinnati, OH.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.30 - $24.30/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Cincinnati,OH. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 3, 2026.

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