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Histotechnologist

Location: Pennsylvania, Danville | Work Location: On-site | Contract Type: Full-Time | Job Category: Allied Health | Salary Range: $28.00 – $40.00/hr

Processes and prepares tissue specimens for examination by Pathologists.

Responsibilities

Processes tissues on processing equipment or by manual methods to ensure proper fixation for examination.
Identifies and determines proper orientation of tissue specimens and embeds specimens in paraffin to ensure proper alignment for sectioning.
Performs microtomy at proper micron to render quality sections for diagnoses.
Produces consistently good quality microscopic slides that can be readily reviewed and interpreted by the Pathologist.
Performs routine and special staining procedures as required to distinguish cells and organisms for diagnostic examination.
Maintains equipment, participates in established preventive maintenance program, and alerts Analytical Specialist of any equipment problems.
Assists in proper handling and storage of supplies, notifies Analytical Specialist when inventory is low.
Assists with department’s Quality Improvement program through active participation in patient specimen identification and quality tracking measures.
Assists in the evaluation and validation of new instruments and new technologies as needed.
Participation in completion of assigned initial and subsequent competency assessment examinations required and maintains working knowledge of applicable Laboratory Information System programs and system changes.
Participates in the training and orientation of new employees. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.
Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Qualifications

This position requires an HT(ASCP) or HTL(ASCP). Recent graduates are encouraged to apply!

Full Time – Direct Hire

Monday to Friday 11pm-7:30am. No weekends or holidays

$12,500 Sign on Bonus

No Sponsorship at this time!

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