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Histotechnician HT

The University of Toledo

#FDA #Healthcare #The Joint Commission #Specimen Processing #Laboratory Safety #CAP #Histology #Histotechnician #HT (ASCP)#H&E Staining

Quick overview

Perform routine histological functions including specimen handling, processing, embedding, and cutting. Responsible for H&E staining, labeling slides, and performing low complexity special stains.

Requirements summary

Requires an Associate's degree or 36 science credit hours and HT (ASCP) certification. Knowledge of Joint Commission, CAP, and FDA regulatory standards is required.

associate degreeprofessional certificateTroubleshootingSpecimen HandlingLabelingAccessioningTissue ProcessingLaboratory MaintenanceEmbeddingMicrotomySpecial StainsH&E Staining

Job description

Title: Histotechnician HT

Department Org

Lab-Histology - 109410

Employee Classification

B5 - Unclass Full Time AFSCME HSC

Bargaining Unit: Afscme hsc

Primary Location: HSC H

Shift: 1

Start Time

0500
End
Time: 1700

Posted Salary

$ 30.86 - $ 37.95

Float: True

Rotate: True

On Call: True

Travel: False

Weekend/Holiday: True

Job Description

This position requires an individual to perform routine histological functions including specimen handling, accessioning, processing, embedding, cutting, H&E staining and labeling of slides, blocks and specimen containers that come through histology. This position may also require an individual to document daily routine maintenance, file slides/blocks accurately, change chemicals routinely, accession specimens, and perform low complexity special stains

Minimum Qualifications

A minimum of an Associate’s degree
or a combined thirty-six (36) credit hours in a Science related field including six (6) hours of Biology and six (6) hours of Chemistry, is required.
HT (ASCP) required. Eligibility for certification may be acceptable with the understanding that certification will be required within the probationary period (180 days).
Employees hired after (MOU Effective date here)are required to maintain this certification or obtain it within the probationary period.
Knowledge of The Joint Commission, CAP, FDA regulatory standards and guidelines as applicable.
Ability to effectively solve multiple problems and troubleshooting is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

Conditions of Employment

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements for the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center will include drug and other required health screenings for the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.

The University is dedicated to attracting and retaining the best and brightest talent and fostering a culture of respect.

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