Histotechnician (HT) - Pathology

Kettering Health Network • Kettering, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.

Requirements

• Eligible to sit for the HT(ASCP) certification within one year.
• Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Histotechnology program, or Associate degree or at least 60 semester hours academic credit from a regionally accredited university/college including 6 hours in chemistry and 6 hours in biology, and one year full time experience in histopathology under the supervision of a certified Pathologist, or High school diploma and at least 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of academic credit from a regionally accredited college or university with 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) of chemistry and biology and one year of full time acceptable work experience in a histopathology (clinical, veterinary, industry, or research) laboratory in the US, Canada or an accredited laboratory within the last five years

Nice To Haves

• Strong embedding skills and strong microtomy skills

Responsibilities

• embed and perform microtomy of surgical materials for examination by a pathologist.
• perform special stains and immunohistochemical stains.
• perform frozen sections at all network hospitals.
• assist in morgue duties, as needed.
• assists in the maintenance and care of laboratory equipment and do related work as required.
• perform other duties as aasigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees