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Histology Technologist (Histotechnologist, HTL)

Ansible Government Solutions

#Record Keeping #Healthcare #Acute Care #ASCP Certification #Technologist #Histology #Patient Specimens #Microtome #Staining

Quick overview

The Histology Technologist will stain slides using routine, immunostains, and special stains, and prepare a variety of complex stained slides. Additional responsibilities include performing tissue tests, sectioning, and administrative tasks related to the position.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have a Bachelor-level degree in a related field and ASCP certification or equivalent. A minimum of one year of experience in histology is required, preferably in an acute care setting.

bachelor degreeprofessional certificateRecord MaintenanceTelephone InquiriesStainingSpecimen ReceivingCover SlippingMicrotome SectioningSlide LabelingTissue TestingCounterstainingElectron Microscopy Preparation

Job description

Overview

Ansible Government Solutions, LLC (Ansible) is currently recruiting Histology Technologist to support the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System located at 11201 Benton St, Loma Linda, CA 92357. Services will be delivered to all requesting departments throughout the facility. Exceptional compensation packages with full benefits are available.

Ansible Government Solutions, LLC (Ansible) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Federal customers with solutions in many arenas. Our customers face wide-ranging challenges in the fields of national security, health care, and information technology. To address these challenges, we employ intelligent and committed staff who take care of our customers’ success as if it is their own.

Responsibilities

Stain slides via routine stains, immunostains, and special stains
Prepare a wide variety of special stained slides requiring many complex and delicate processes
Perform a variety of extremely difficult, delicate, and complex tissue tests
Perform sectioning of tissue with the use of a clinical microtome
Perform routine and multiple staining of tissue sections including careful timing and counterstaining
Perform cover slipping of slides and prepare tissue for electron microscopic study
Label slides for final microscopic examination
Perform administrative tasks related to the position such as maintaining records, receiving of patient specimens, labeling of slides and answering telephone inquiries
Performs other duties as assigned relating to the responsibilities of a Histology Technologist

Qualifications

An Bachelor-level degree in a related field from an accredited educational institution
ASCP professional certification or equivalent Nationally-recognized Histology Technologist certification or categorical certification in histopathology
A minimum of one (1) year of experience within the last three (3) years (2-3 years in an acute care setting is preferred)
Experience in U.S. Government facilities in preferred
No sponsorship available

Pay Range

$28.06 - $52.00 hourly

All candidates must be able to

Sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders during the work shift
Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist
Lift up to 20 lbs
Carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance
Push/pull with 30 lbs of force

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.