Histopathology Technologists - Security Clearance

Position: Histopathology Technologists - Signing Bonus with Security Clearance
Histopathology Technologist Salary: $85,000.00 - $1,500 signing bonus Benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability and 401k with company match Shift 3:00 pm to 11:30pm

Minimum Qualifications
* Minimum five (5) years’ work experience in a histology laboratory
* Current certification for HT through the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent
* Possess the following skills:
* Knowledge of the procedures used for the optimal sectioning of all tissue types.
* Knowledge of tissue morphology to identify tissue type and to identify correct embedding, sectioning, and staining reactions.
* Knowledge of basic teaching techniques to instruct and train other technicians and assist residents in training.
* Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of all specialized and general laboratory equipment used in the laboratory.
* Basic knowledge of computers.
* Must be Citizen Responsibilities
* The contractor must be able to carry out all processing, embedding, sectioning and staining procedures related to histopathology specimen handling, to provide the best pathology materials for diagnosis.
* Operate and maintain processors, embedding stations, automated strainers, microtome, cryostats, and other equipment used to prepare patient specimens for procedures requested by a pathologist.
* Performs microtomy/cryotomy at a skill level sufficient to cut section of high quality.
* Sets up technical procedures and other details necessary for processing frozen and paraffin sections or touch preparations.
* Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the theory of fixation, dehydration, and infiltration of tissue samples.
* Displays skill and proficiency in performing all aspects of microtomy and slide preparation for routine histology, special stains, immunohistochemistry, and collection for genetic studies.
* Thorough knowledge and experience in tissue orientation and embedding in paraffin wax and proper microtomy techniques of all tissue types including bone.
* Performs decalcification of all types of bone (dense cortical, bone, spongy cancellous bone, and very small bone marrow biopsies) using various acids and acid/fixative combinations.
* Performs a full range of duties involved in special processing and staining of all tissue types including skin, bone, nerve, brain, and lymph nodes, etc., human and animal tissue.
* Performs a wide variety of special stains demonstrating microorganisms, anatomical characteristics, carbohydrates and amyloidal, pigments, minerals and cytoplasmic granules and enzyme histochemistry manually and by automation.
* Performs a wide variety of immunohistochemistry procedures, with full understanding of automated strainers, control selection, quality control review for appropriate staining, equipment preventative maintenance, chemical and antibody inventory management, and solution preparation.
* Keeps accurate records of work output for collation of periodic reports, equipment maintenance QC logs and other logs/data that must be recorded. Files tissue blocks and slides.
* Repair broken and damaged slides. Apply Now