Histology Tech - PRN at Ashtabula County Medical Center – Ashtabula, Ohio

Responsible for producing diagnostic microscope slides from surgical and autopsy specimens. Performs special procedures, frozen sections and special stains. Must be able to work with organization, accuracy and with minimal supervision for all duties assigned. Performs a highly skilled technical job that requires 100% accuracy. Prepares all Gyn and Non-Gyn specimens. Responsible for early trouble-shooting of specimens. Performs routine cleaning and maintenance duties to ensure efficient and proper preparation of patient samples.

• Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • High School graduate and one year of Histology training in an approved school, or Associates Degree in Histotechnology, or a Bachelors Degree in Science and Histology training.
• Required Length and Type of Experience
  • One year of Histology experience in a hospital laboratory.
• Required Licensure or Certification
  • HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP) or eligible.
• Required Physical and Environmental Demands
  • Needs to have excellent fine motor skills. Some bending, moderate lifting, able to sit for long periods of time. Bloodbourne pathogen exposure - Category I - Employees whose routine and/or daily duties, tasks or procedures always expose them to blood and other potentially infectious materials.