Histology Technologist - Anatomic Pathology - North Campus Lab

ProMedica•Toledo, OH

About The Position

As a histotechnologist, you will prepare and process tissue samples for examination by a pathologist, including cutting, embedding, slide preparation, and staining. You will perform laboratory quality control procedures and maintain instrumentation and equipment. You will also take phone calls about samples and communicate concerns to appropriate coworkers while maintaining patient confidentiality. This summary describes the general nature and level of work and is not exhaustive.

Requirements

Associate’s degree with a combination of 12 semester hours in biology and chemistry, including credit hours in both subjects; coursework may be completed within or in addition to the associate degree.
Alternatively, a bachelor’s degree with a combination of 30 semester hours in biology and chemistry, including credit hours in both subjects; coursework may be completed within or in addition to the baccalaureate degree.
Alternatively, active enrollment at an academic institution, completion of at least 65% of the specified educational requirements, and at least 5 years of full-time direct experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field with a combination of 30 semester hours in biology and chemistry, including credit hours in both subjects; coursework may be completed within or in addition to the baccalaureate degree.

Responsibilities

Prepare and process tissue samples for examination by a pathologist.
Cut and embed tissue samples and prepare and stain slides.
Perform quality control procedures in the laboratory.
Maintain laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
Take phone calls about samples and communicate concerns to appropriate coworkers while maintaining patient confidentiality.