Histotechnician II

Overview

Pride Health is hiring a Histotechnician II to support our client’s medical facility based in Cincinnati . OH 45229 is a 3-month assignment with the possibility of a contract-to-hire opportunity and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization!

Duration: 3 Months

Schedule: 3rd shift / 9pm-5:30am Monday–Friday

Note: Pay rate is based on years of experience and educational qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Embeds, cuts, stains and performs other tasks required to process tissue in the Immunohistochemistry laboratory.
• Performs quality control procedures established for each method and maintains accurate records.
• Operates all instruments/equipment according to accepted written procedures and recognizes and identifies instrument/equipment problems.
• Meets acceptable turnaround time and productivity standards for the section.
• Recognizes testing errors/discrepancies or problems and notifies appropriate personnel; assists in problem resolution.
• Records, transcribes, and maintains records of patient test results according to protocol.
• Assists other personnel with identifying and analyzing inconsistent and abnormal results.
• Reviews accuracy and completeness of results prior to releasing in the Laboratory Information System.
• Completes routine and STAT testing within acceptable turnaround time guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in medical technology, chemistry, biology, or related life science.
• Formal training in Histology from an accredited program (720 hours).
• State licensure, where applicable (CA, FL, NY require licensing).
• Meets CLIA personnel standard criteria.

Experience

• Minimum of 2-4 years experience required.
• Skills in microtomy, grossing, processing, embedding, cutting and routine special staining techniques.

Benefits

• Pride Global offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.