Histotechnician, Pathology
- Req. Number: 6216
- Address: 3188 Bellevue Avenue
- City, State: Cincinnati, OH
- Job Type: Full time
- Posted Date: 3/23/2023
Job Description
Location: UC Medical Center
Department: Pathology
Hours: Full-Time, 40 Hours/Weekly
Shift: Third Shift
At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.
As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.
UC Health is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of employment.
The Histotechnician perform routine histopathological tests in a clinical laboratory for use in the treatment and diagnosis of disease.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Minimum Required: High School Diploma or GED required.
Years of Experience: Minimum of one year experience preferred.
Location: UC Medical Center
Department: Pathology
Hours: Full-Time, 40 Hours/Weekly
Shift: Third Shift
At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.
As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.
UC Health is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of employment.
The Histotechnician perform routine histopathological tests in a clinical laboratory for use in the treatment and diagnosis of disease.
Responsibilities
- Prepare equipment and reagents for processing, embedding, microtome cutting and mounting of tissue; perform routine and special staining techniques.
- Label, file, discard and maintain records of tissue samples of containers, tissue processing cassettes, final paraffin bloods and slides.
- Label and record slides of specimens received; provide specimens for microscopic examination and diagnosis by the pathologist.
- Obtain and log specimens from the operating rooms and other areas as required.
- Perform various Quality Control procedures to maintain compliance with internal and external regulations.
- Utilize various hospital information systems and software, including Electronic Medical Records.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Follows all safety policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Minimum Required: High School Diploma or GED required.
Years of Experience: Minimum of one year experience preferred.
