Kettering Health Network

Histotechnician (HT) - Pathology - Kettering - FT/Nights

Posted Date 1 month ago(10/29/2024 10:52 AM)
Job ID
2024-51751
Job Category
Laboratory
Job Type
Full-Time
Shift
Third Shift
Department
406010 - PATHOLOGY
FTE
80 Hours Per Pay Period/FTE 1.0
Job Code
114040

Overview

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Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.

 

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Campus Overview

Kettering Health Main Campus

  • Kettering Health Main Campus, formerly Kettering Medical Center, is the flagship hospital of Kettering Health and has been serving Kettering, Ohio and the Greater Dayton area since 1964.
  • The facility includes the Benjamin and Marian Schuster Heart Hospital, maternity service with a level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), and level II Emergency Care.
  • In 2020, KH Main Campus received an “A” from the Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog, ranking among the safest hospitals in the United States.
  • Received 4 Star Baby-Friendly Hospital status by the Ohio Hospital Association.
  • Awarded as one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals by IBM Watson Health in 2020.
  • Kettering received the Outstanding Patient Experience Award by Healthgrades (2017-2019).
  • Accredited by the American College of Emergency Physicians as a Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department.
  • 465-bed hospital (includes newborn beds)

Responsibilities & Requirements

Job Responsibilities:

Under general supervision, individual will:

  • embed and perform microtomy of surgical materials for examination by a pathologist.
  • perform special stains and immunohistochemical stains.
  • perform frozen sections at all network hospitals.
  • assist in morgue duties, as needed.
  • assists in the maintenance and care of laboratory equipment and do related work as required.
  • perform other duties as aasigned

Job Qualifications:

  • Eligible to sit for the HT(ASCP) certification within one year.
  • Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Histotechnology program, or
  • Associate degree or at least 60 semester hours academic credit from a regionally accredited university/college including 6 hours in chemistry and 6 hours in biology, and one year full time experience in histopathology under the supervision of a certified Pathologist, or
  • High school diploma and at least 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of academic credit from a regionally accredited college or university with 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) of chemistry and biology and one year of full time acceptable work experience in a histopathology (clinical, veterinary, industry, or research) laboratory in the US, Canada or an accredited laboratory within the last five years.
  • Strong embedding skills and strong microtomy skills

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