Ghost RX is searching for Histology Technologists to work at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center located in Philadelphia, PA.
Schedule: Monday to Friday - 8:00am - 4:30pm
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
Expected hours: 40 per week
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 specialties:
Schedule:
- 5x8
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Application Question(s):
- Are you ASCP or AMT eligible?
Education:
License/Certification:
- ASCP (Required)
- AMT (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Philadelphia, PA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person