About Us:

TriHealth is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care and fostering a collaborative, innovative work environment. We pride ourselves on our dedication to patient well-being and our supportive team culture.

Location:  Good Samaritan Hospital

Work Hours:

Part-time, 40 hours bi-weekly Day shift No weekend or holiday commitment

Job Overview:

We are seeking a skilled Histology Technician responsible for embedding, cutting, staining, and cover slipping surgical and autopsy specimens. The candidate must be proficient in performing special staining procedures, immunohistochemistry procedures, and frozen section microtome and demonstrate competencies annually. This role includes the preparation of all necessary stains, reagents, and fixatives for the proper preparation of histology specimens and slides. Additionally, the candidate will maintain accurate records, participate in student education, orient new employees, ensure quality control and assurance, and care for laboratory equipment.

Job Requirements:

Associate's Degree (equivalent experience accepted in lieu of degree) American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) certification or registry eligible Capable of performing special stains procedures, immunohistochemistry procedures, and frozen section microtomy Mastery of histology bench procedures and annual competencies

Job Responsibilities:

Prioritize, organize, and handle the quantity of work Ensure accuracy, quality, and completeness of work Manage complex assignments Utilize judgment and problem-solving skills Maintain overall procedure knowledge and quality assurance documentation

Working Conditions:

Climbing - Rarely Hearing (conversation and other sounds) - Frequently Kneeling - Rarely Lifting (50+ lbs.) - Rarely; (<50 lbs.) - Occasionally Pulling, Pushing, Reaching - Occasionally Sitting - Occasionally Standing, Walking - Frequently Stooping - Occasionally Talking - Frequently Use of Hands - Frequently Color Vision - Frequently Visual Acuity (Far) - Frequently; (Near) - Consistently

Why TriHealth:

At TriHealth, we believe in investing in our employees. We offer:

Competitive salary and benefits package Opportunities for professional development and growth A supportive and inclusive work environment State-of-the-art facilities and resources
 

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors
At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following: 

Serve: ALWAYS…
• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas
Excel: ALWAYS…
• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service 
Respect: ALWAYS…
• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.
Value: ALWAYS…
• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.
Engage: ALWAYS…
• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community

 

Job keywords:

Surgical Specimens, Autopsy Specimens, Special Staining Procedures, Immunohistochemistry, Frozen Section Microtome, Stain Preparation, Reagent Preparation, Fixative Preparation, Histology Specimens, Slide Preparation, Laboratory Equipment, ASCP Certification, Clinical Pathologists, Special Stains, Microtomy, Histology Bench, Laboratory Competencies, Histotechnologist