Histology Splst

Histology Specialist Laboratory  Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) is a leading, non-profit healthcare organization, passionately dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community.  With a history dating back to 1898, LMHS remains a cornerstone of healthcare excellence, catering to the evolving needs of Licking County. Our cutting-edge facility provides a comprehensive spectrum of patient care services, from life-saving emergency medicine to the comforting embrace of home healthcare, with a unique range of specialized medical services, including cancer, heart health, maternity, and mental wellness.

When you join the LMHS team, you become a vital part of your local community Hospital.  Working at LMHS is not just a job, it is a unique opportunity to directly impact the health and well-being of your friends, family, and neighbors.  You will be providing care in a place in which you are personally connected, where the impact of your work extends beyond the Hospital doors and into the heart of our community.  Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures that every member of our community is served with respect and compassion.  Join us in our mission – dedicated to patient safety, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, and with a passionate team of highly trained and compassionate individuals who strive to improve the health of the community.

Position Summary Processes surgical and cytology specimens for pathological examination by preparing high-quality microscopic slides for pathologist review and diagnosis. Performs specimen grossing assistance, tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, staining, and coverslipping according to established laboratory procedures. Conducts routine maintenance and cleaning of histology equipment, supports efficient laboratory workflow, and ensures accurate specimen identification and handling.

Maintains compliance with regulatory, quality, and safety standards while adhering to established laboratory protocols to support timely and accurate patient diagnoses. Responsibilities Daily Tasks: Obtain knowledge regarding Safety and Precautions when using Formalin in the Histology Laboratory Obtain and accession Histology specimens paying special attention to proper patient/specimen identification, ordering physician and assigning the correct Pathologist(s) Set up Histology specimens for gross examination by a Pathologist Assist Pathologist(s) with gross examination of Histology specimens Perform frozen sectioning (STAT) procedure as requested and stain touch preps Check main laboratory for specimens and transport to Histology/Cytology for processing Dispose of signed-out specimens at the appropriate time Clean/disinfect the grossing areas as required Take and record daily temperatures as scheduled Exchange Formalin cubes Load cassettes into baskets and start the tissue processor Accession and process Cytology GYN specimens paying special attention to proper patient/specimen identification and ordering physician Accession and process Cytology NGYN specimens paying special attention to proper patient/specimen identification and ordering physician Pull HPV’s and reprocess Pap specimens if necessary Assist with CT biopsies as needed Assist with EBUS/EUS procedures as needed Assist with MOHS procedures as needed Pull slides and blocks for review, send-out, or Tumor Board presentations Assemble and fill in required paperwork/requisitions and send specimens to reference labs Pull blocks for special stains, recuts, or send-out as required Order, receive, and put supplies away as required Embed tissues following established guidelines Replenish paraffin in the embedding station Prepare slides for microscopic examination paying particular attention to established guidelines Perform special staining procedures by manual or automated techniques Perform Immunohistochemical staining procedures using an automated stainer Remove slides from stai