Histotechnologist ASCP

OhioHealth•Columbus, OH

About The Position

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities. Job Description Summary: The purpose of the Histotechnologist is to perform basic histotechnology procedures of processing, embedding, cutting, mounting and staining of tissue specimens for evaluation and diagnosis by Pathologists; to perform basic special stains and prepare solutions as needed; to use, care and maintain histology instruments; to perform quality control and quality assurance; to perform specialized procedures; to perform research and development of new procedures; and to observe all related

Requirements

High School or GED (Required)
HT - Histotechnician Registered - American Society for Clinical Pathology
Two to three years post High school training two to three years previous Experience and three to six months time on the job.

Responsibilities

Receive and process specimens from all sources OR, Outpatient, Outreach, etc. . Include accessioning compute r , identification and labeling of individual specimens. Ensure that the specimen meets all the established acceptance criteria for submitting specimens.
Assist Pathologist in sectioning frozen sections while Surgeons await results within 1 5 minutes. Frozen section cutting require special skill of manual dexterity and operation of the cryostat. Process estrogen and progesterone receptor assays, electron microscopy and immunology specimens to be sent out to a reference laboratory.
Embed all surgical, autopsy and research specimens. This responsibility requires in depth knowledge of gross tissue identification and correct orientation of tissue into the paraffin block.
Cut thin 2- 4 micron s sections of tissue using a microtome. This responsibility requires superior manual dexterity and visual acuity and keen attention to detail.
Stain slides routine and special stains requiring visual acuity and specialized knowledge of staining principles. Prepare solutions as needed.
Coverslip slides using an automated instrument. Send slides out to Pathologists. Requires concentration and attention to detail to detect and/or avoid errors which may result in possible error in patient diagnosis.
Responsible for Quality Control Q c /Quality Assurance Q a the delicate nature of this job requires that QC/QA is performed during and after the process and on all instruments.
File slides and paraffin blocks. Blocks and slides are filed for future reference and easy retrieval. In addition to maintaining files on the premises, off campus travel is required to obtain and re-file blocks and slides for consultations and conferences.
Perform specialized procedures Bone Marrow assisting, Immunohistochemistry, Leukemia stains, etc. and prepare solutions as needed.
Perform research and development on new procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.