Histology Technologist Ghost Rx
2 Philadelphia, PA Job Details Full-time | Contract $42 an hour 21 hours ago Benefits Travel reimbursement Paid training Continuing education credits Health savings account Disability insurance Relocation assistance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off On-the-job training Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Referral program Retirement plan Qualifications Anatomy knowledge HT Certification Laboratory experience Laboratory techniques Patient care Full Job Description Ghost RX is searching for Histology Technologists to work at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center located in Philadelphia, PA.
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Compensation:
$42/ hour
Requirements:
- Graduated from a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences approved histology program AS or BS AND
- Possess or is eligible to take exam for the HT or HLT certification from American Society for Clinical Pathology or equivalent nationally recognized histology technologist certification or categorical certification in histopathology.
- A minimum of one (1) year experience within the last three (3) years Primary Clinical Task/Duties 1) Accessions surgical pathology specimens 2) Stains patient tissues slides with Automated systems and prepares and stains manually for all Special stain techniques.
Trouble shoots any improper staining. 3) Operates equipment such as microscopes, microtomes, tissue processor, cryostat, embedding center and Immunohistochemical and automated Special stainers. Calibrates, performs preventive maintenance and records required function checks. Reports needed repairs to Supervisor. Relays inventory needs to the Supervisor for purchase. 4) Perform specialized procedures to include specimen photographs, frozen sections, and tissue triaging for specialized testing. 5) Prepares slides of Immunohistochemistry specimens for examination using the proper laboratory procedures. Prepares cuts and stains fresh frozen tissue for immunofluorescent studies. Assist with validations of new antibodies. Responsible for knowing appropriate fixation techniques for any special studies that may be appropriate. 6) Using principles of histotechnology, processes surgical, cytology and autopsy tissue specimens which are often delicate and difficult to handle through the required, complex steps of fixation, dehydration, clearing, infiltration, embedding, microtomy, staining and cover slipping. Recognizes improperly processed tissue and is able to take corrective action. Gives appropriate feedback to the Pathologist Assistants and is able to facilitate troubleshooting of issues. 7) Sections paraffin blocks of tissue and mounts paraffin sections on slides. Sections are cut at proper thickness (2-10 microns) per tissue type or as required for special staining procedures.
Job Types:
Full-time, Contract Pay:
$42.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Continuing education credits Dental insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance On-the-job training Paid time off Referral program Relocation assistance Retirement plan Travel reimbursement Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
Pathology Application Question(s): Are you ASCP or AMT eligible?
License/Certification:
ASCP (Required) AMT (Required) Ability to
Relocate:
Philadelphia, PA:
Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location:
In person
