Histopathology Technologists - Signing Bonus

RWD Consulting, LLC; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 76,500 - 93,500; Full time

Job summary

RWD Consulting, LLC seeks a Histopathology Technologist to perform processing, embedding, sectioning and staining for pathology materials.

The role requires five years in a histology lab, ASCP HT certification, and strong knowledge of tissue morphology, staining, and QC procedures. This on-site position offers competitive salary and benefits, with a 3:00 pm–11:30 pm shift in Maryland.

Qualifications

• Five years’ work experience in a histology laboratory.
• Current ASCP HT certification or equivalent.
• Knowledge of procedures for optimal tissue sectioning.
• Knowledge of tissue morphology to identify tissue type and embedding/sectioning/staining.
• Knowledge of training others and assisting residents.
• Operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must be Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Carry out processing, embedding, sectioning and staining for histopathology specimens.
• Operate processors, embedding stations, automated strainers, microtome, cryostats and related equipment.
• Perform microtomy/cryotomy to produce high-quality sections.
• Set up procedures for frozen and paraffin sections or touch preparations.
• Demonstrate fixation, dehydration and infiltration theory in practice.
• Perform all aspects of microtomy and slide prep for routine histology, special stains, and IHC.
• Knowledge of embedding in paraffin and bone tissue handling.
• Perfom decalcification of bone using acids and fixatives.
• Perform special stains and IHC with appropriate QC and inventory management.
• Keep accurate records and file tissue blocks and slides.
• Repair damaged slides.

Skills

Histology procedures

Tissue morphology knowledge

Microtomy and slide preparation

Immunohistochemistry knowledge

Training others

Computer literacy

Education

ASCP HT certification

Tools

Microtome

Cryostat

Automated strainers

Processor

Embedding station

Job description

Histopathology Technologist

Salary: $85,000.00 - $1,500 signing bonus

Benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability and 401k with company match

Shift: 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years’ work experience in a histology laboratory
• Current certification for HT through the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent
• Possess the following skills:
• Knowledge of the procedures used for the optimal sectioning of all tissue types.
• Knowledge of tissue morphology to identify tissue type and to identify correct embedding, sectioning, and staining reactions.
• Knowledge of basic teaching techniques to instruct and train other technicians and assist residents in training.
• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of all specialized and general laboratory equipment used in the laboratory.
• Basic knowledge of computers.
• Must be Citizen

Responsibilities

• The contractor must be able to carry out all processing, embedding, sectioning and staining procedures related to histopathology specimen handling, to provide the best pathology materials for diagnosis.
• Operate and maintain processors, embedding stations, automated strainers, microtome, cryostats, and other equipment used to prepare patient specimens for procedures requested by a pathologist.
• Performs microtomy/cryotomy at a skill level sufficient to cut sections of high quality.
• Sets up technical procedures and other details necessary for processing frozen and paraffin sections or touch preparations.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the theory of fixation, dehydration, and infiltration of tissue samples.
• Displays skill and proficiency in performing all aspects of microtomy and slide preparation for routine histology, special stains, immunohistochemistry, and collection for genetic studies.
• Thorough knowledge and experience in tissue orientation and embedding in paraffin wax and proper microtomy techniques of all tissue types including bone.
• Performs decalcification of all types of bone (dense cortical, bone, spongy cancellous bone, and very small bone marrow biopsies) using various acids and acid/fixative combinations.
• Performs a full range of duties involved in special processing and staining of all tissue types including skin, bone, nerve, brain, and lymph nodes, etc., human and animal tissue.
• Performs a wide variety of special stains demonstrating microorganisms, anatomical characteristics, carbohydrates and amyloidal, pigments, minerals and cytoplasmic granules and enzyme histochemistry manually and by automation.
• Performs a wide variety of immunohistochemistry procedures, with full understanding of automated strainers, control selection, quality control review for appropriate staining, equipment preventative maintenance, chemical and antibody inventory management, and solution preparation.
• Keeps accurate records of work output for collation of periodic reports, equipment maintenance QC logs and other logs/data that must be recorded. Files tissue blocks and slides.
• Repair broken and damaged slides.