Histology Technologist (Histotechnologist, HTL)

Ansible Government Solutions; Loma Linda (CA); On-site; USD 38,655 - 71,635; Full time

Job summary

Ansible Government Solutions, LLC, is recruiting a Histology Technologist to support the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System in Loma Linda, CA. You will stain slides using routine, immunohistochemical, and special stains, prepare diverse stained slides, and perform delicate tissue testing under stringent quality controls.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in a related field and ASCP certification (or equivalent).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution.
• ASCP histology certification or equivalent Nationally-recognized histology certification.
• Minimum of one year of histology experience within the last three years (2–3 years in an acute care setting preferred).
• Experience in U.S. Government facilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Stain slides via routine stains, immunostains, and special stains.
• Prepare a wide variety of special stained slides requiring complex and delicate processes.
• Perform difficult, delicate tissue tests and sectioning with a microtome.
• Label slides for final microscopic examination and maintain records.

Skills

Staining techniques

Histology analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

ASCP histology certification

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.

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

Physical Requirements

• 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.