Histotechnician Histotechnologist - Cincinnati, United States - Lighthouse Lab Services

Description

Lighthouse Lab Services is the leading provider of clinical laboratory personnel.

Currently, we are working with an independent laboratory in Cincinnati, OH that is looking for a Histotechnician or Histotechnologist to join their team We are seeking a Specialized Histology Professional to join our team where we are dedicated to providing the highest quality medical laboratory services.

Come work in our Pathology laboratory located in Cincinnati, OH alongside a highly trained staff with the latest technology. Our services are performed with the utmost care, expertise, integrity, and respect for the patient.



10K Sign on Bonus

The schedule for this position will be:

3rd shift, Monday Friday 9:00 pm 5:30 am

This position will be performing special stains, IHC stains, and will be using the Ventana Ultra and Benchmark special staining instrumentation.

Includes checking 4 systems for IHC orders, pulling control slides, cutting patient tissue, loading and unloading slides, QC of controls slide distribution, making up antibodies, reagents and filling instruments.

Job Responsibilities:

Perform IHC and special stains within Histology department
Process human tissue and body fluid specimens in preparation for microscopic exam
Perform technical duties related to the production of histopathological slides of surgical specimens
Section the embedded tissue, using a microtome and mount the section properly on a microscope slide
Perform various immunohistochemical tests on formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue sections
Process mounted sections through routine and special staining procedures
Properly orient and embed surgical tissue specimens
Prepare the stains and reagents needed for special procedures
Report accurate and timely test results in order to deliver quality patient care
Operate and maintain manual and automated instruments
Perform and document equipment maintenance as needed
Record equipment log data in an accurate and timely manner
Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures
Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies
Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, analysis and reporting
Document problems that may affect test performance and perform corrective actions as needed


Requirements:

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in a Life Science and meet local regulatory (CLIA & State) requirements
Histology and ASCP certifications are required
Prior Immunohistochemistry experience is highly preferred
Experience with routine histology procedures and equipment
Comfortability embedding both large and small specimens
Ability to accurately read all labels and documents
Highly organized with a strong attention to detail
Experience working in a high volume laboratory environment is desirable
Familiarity with laboratory SOPs and safety protocol
Must be able to pass a standardized color vision screen


Benefits:

401K
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

PTO
Paid Holidays


About us:

At Lighthouse Lab Services, we offer solutions to help start, grow, and run clinical laboratories.

Our recruiting team has over 19 years of proven success placing job seekers in positions ranging from entry-level Medical Technologists to seasoned Laboratory Directors.

We recruit nationwide, for permanent and travel positions with clients ranging from small hospitals to large reference laboratories.

It is the policy of Lighthouse Lab Services to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Lighthouse Lab Services is committed to working and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including persons with disabilities.

If at any time during the application process, you need an accommodation, please contact for assistance.
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