HISTOTECHNOLOGIST

Direct Staffing Inc; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency in Charlotte is seeking a qualified Histotechnician with HT or HTL certification to join a laboratory team. The role demands strong laboratory skills, relevant experience, and the ability to communicate effectively with medical staff. This position offers the opportunity for career growth in a dynamic and challenging environment.

Qualifications

• HT or HTL Certification from ASCP required.
• Three years of relevant laboratory tech and/or leadership experience preferred.
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment and medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of laboratory tests and maintain quality assurance.
• Ensure compliance with written protocols and communicate with medical staff.
• Anticipate and respond calmly to emergency situations.

Skills

Laboratory tests

Microtomy

Processing

Staining

Quality control

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree

Histotechnician program

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Education: High school diploma required. Bachelor's degree preferred. Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college/university with a combination of 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) of biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both), AND successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Histotechnician or Histotechnology program within the last five years OR one year full time acceptable experience in a histopathology (clinical, veterinary, industry or research) laboratory in the U.S., Canada or an accredited laboratory* within the last ten years.

Experience: Three years of relevant laboratory tech and/ or leadership experience including fixation, microtomy, processing and staining preferred.

Licensure/certification/registration: HTL Certification from ASCP required.

Additional skills required: All individuals certified ASCP beginning January 1, 2004 must participate and maintain ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) through the Certification Maintenance Program (CMP). Knowledge of current medical terminology to perform full range of laboratory tests. Knowledge of laboratory equipment and testing to perform quality control checks and troubleshooting of instrumentation. Knowledge of medical terminology to communicate with medical staff regarding laboratory procedures and results. Skill in performing a full range of laboratory tests. Skill in anticipating and reacting calmly to emergency situations. Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, hospital staff and the public. Ability to read and understand information about instrumentation in laboratory field. Ability to follow written protocols. Ability to work independently. Ability to communicate clearly.

HT or HTL, ASCP

SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS

HT or HTL ASCP

Hours 10:00pm until 6:00 am

3 years or revelant laboratory experience

including some leadership skills

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Direct Staffing Inc