Histology Technician - Pathology

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.

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.

• 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

• 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.