Histotechnologist OR Histology Technologist OR Histotech

HistotechnologistI have a Histotechnologist position available north of Stony Ridge, Ohio! Details - Full-time - Shift: Day - Opportunities for growth - Full, comprehensive benefits package (PTO, health insurance, life insurance, 401k, etc)Requirements - Bachelor's degree - ASCP certification - Prior lab experience and knowledgeResponsibilities:Exercises independent judgment in dealing with procedural and technical problems.Examines slides and|or blocks to ensure tissue preparation is meeting laboratory requirements.Trains or directs Laboratory Assistants and Histology Technicians engaged in laboratory testing and processing techniques.Prepares sections of human tissue for microscopic examination and patient diagnosis, using techniques to gross (dissect tissue), embed (orient specimen in paraffin block), section (cut thin sections of tissue), stain (enhance contrast of tissue and highlight specific features of interest with routine hematoxylin and eosin stains), and mount tissue (adhere tissue onto glass slides), from surgical procedures.Performs recuts and additional stains including special and immunohistochemistry stains, as requested by a Pathologist.Operates computerized laboratory equipment to fix, dehydrate, and infiltrate with wax, tissue specimens to be preserved for study by Pathologist.May label requisitions, specimen containers, cassettes and|or slides and affixes coverslip to slides.Maintains laboratory equipment and tracks all routine maintenance and quality controls performed.Files, retrieves, and distributes blocks, slides, and pathology reports.Operates, cleans, and sterilizes laboratory equipment, glassware, instruments, and workstation.Disposes of hazardous chemical waste per regulatory guidelines.Maintains strictest confidentiality. Complies with all State, Federal, professional regulations as well as company and departmental rules, polices, and procedural manuals. Adherence to CAP, CLIA, State Regulations, HIPAA, Safety and OSHA Regulations.Performs other duties as assigned.