Laboratory Technician, Evening Shift, Capital Choice Pathology Lab

Capital Choice Pathology Lab

• Complete slide distribution and verify cases in LIS.
• Complete routine staining to include maintenance of H&E stainer and cover slipper.
• Demonstrate the ability to load and unload digital pathology imagers, assign cases within program, and perform minor cleaning maintenance.
• Complete special stains to include loading and unloading of instrumentation and perform hand staining as needed. Stains smears and ensures labeling is correct on all slides.
• Demonstrate quality control for daily work.
• Assist histotechnologists by trimming and organizing blocks, racking slides, filing blocks and slides, printing process logs and organizing blocks and/or unstained slides, loading and unloading special and IHC stainers.
• Complete accession specimens, enter gross descriptions, and print cassettes.
• Prepare Non-GYN specimens (cell blocks and Thinpreps) and other cytology duties as assigned.
• Perform tissue processing to include organizing cassettes for selected protocols, loading and unloading racks, and perform maintenance as needed.
• Participate in department performance improvement and continuing education.
• Maintain competency and proficiency;
  Comply with safety and infection control policies.
• Utilize time, supplies, and other resources wisely.
• Demonstrate organizational and cleanliness skills.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use of the LIS system and computer software.
• Always demonstrate a professional work ethic and promote laboratory compliance.
• Seek out and perform additional duties/tasks as needed in the laboratory.

• Associate Degree in science or related field. Bachelors Science degree (BS/BA) preferred
• Education level may include additional experience per CLIA and CAP requirements
• 1 year in a laboratory setting experience required

Employment Type: Full Time

Hours per Week: 40 Hours

Typical Daily

Schedule:

Monday
- Friday 3:00PM- 11:30PM with flexibility

Shift Type: Evening Shift

Pay Range:

$20.51 - $27.21

If the salary range is listed as $0 or if the position is Per Diem (with a fixed rate), salary discussions will take place during the screening process.

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this position is classified as:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

We do this by offering:

• Work life balance through nonrotating shifts

• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise

• Free Employee parking

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents effective on your date of hire

• Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, (short-term disability buy-up available)

• Paid Time Off

• Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with a 3-year vesting period

• Voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long term care, and critical illness & accident insurance

• Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support

As a faith-based organization, with over a century of caring for the communities in the Maryland area, Adventist Health Care has earned a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care. Adventist Health Care was the first and is the largest healthcare provider in Montgomery County.

If you want to make a difference in someone’s life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.

COVID-19 Vaccination

Adventist Health Care strongly recommends all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination.

Tobacco and Drug Statement

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