Histotechnician

Title: Histotechnician

Client: Large Healthcare Provider

Location: Columbus, OH

Start Date: ASAP

Duration:6 month CTH

The Senior Histotechnician is responsible for performing special histopathology procedures (immunoperoxidase, immunofluorescence, muscle histochemistry), reviewing technical procedures as needed, training new staff or students, developing new procedures and protocols as specified by the Manager or Chief of Anatomic Pathology, assisting in maintaining quality control and CAP requirements, performing all duties of Registered Histotechnician when scheduled or as needed, assisting with autopsies as needed, and adhere to safe work practices.

Responsibilities:

Demonstrates the histology technical skills and general laboratory skills required

Demonstrates microtomy skills for surgical, biopsy (serial section) and autopsy blocks

Embedding orientation and tissue identification skills

Cryosectioning, in frozen section lab and histology lab

Cytospin and cell block preparations

Gross descriptions of bone marrow and gastrointestinal biopsy specimens

Hematoxylin and Eosin staining, quality and consistency

Complex special stains

Immunofluorescence

Immunoperoxidase, automated and manual methods

Muscle histochemistry procedures

Mainatains a clean and safe work space

Maintains and uses equipment according to written protocols

Participates with general laboratory support and maintenance duties (general laboratory cleanin, stocking supplies, frozen section room maintenance, H&E station maintenance, wet tissue disposal, -80?C freezer archive, paraffin block filing ? daily and archive, block archive retrieval, chemical waste disposal)

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Registered HT (ASCP) or MLT(ASCP) or high school graduate with advanced science or laboratory education preferred.

Two years histopathology experience in a related Laboratory.

Must have recommendation for promotion from Manager, Anatomic Pathology and Chief of Anatomic Pathology based on performance.

Medasource is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

Benefits & Perks:

Medasource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.

Pay Disclaimer:

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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