Histotechnologist – Anatomic Pathology Core Lab – Days

VCU Health; Richmond (VA); Vor Ort; USD 39.000 - 58.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Sign-on bonus

Zusammenfassung

VCU Health is seeking a Histotechnologist to prepare and process pathology specimens for pathologist review. The role involves staining slides with routine, special, and immunohistochemical methods, labeling, and tracking specimens until diagnosis.

Responsibilities include ensuring quality controls, maintaining equipment, and managing inventory. Weekend/holiday on-call duties may apply. Certified HT/HLT credentials are required with a 12-month certification window for new graduates.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Science preferred.
• ASCP HT or HL T certification required or equivalent.
• New graduates must certify within 12 months of hire.

Aufgaben

• Perform histological procedures including complex staining and immunohistochemical techniques.
• Determine appropriate handling and prioritization of tissue samples for microscopic analysis.
• Utilize histology equipment for processing and staining.
• Microscopically analyze slides and controls and adjust procedures as needed.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of lab equipment.
• Maintain archive of slides and blocks.
• Contribute to quality control and quality assurance documentation.
• Monitor supplies to maintain inventory.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Histology procedures

Immunohistochemical techniques

Microscopy

Ausbildung

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Science

Tools

Histology equipment

Microscope

Jobbeschreibung

**$7,500 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by November 30, 2026. Terms and Conditions apply**

The Histotechnologist receives histology specimens and processes them using various methodologies, complex machinery, and staining systems. Histotechnologists perform a variety of tasks, consisting primarily of preparing and processing pathology specimens in preparation for pathologist review and diagnosis. Histotechnologists are responsible for appropriately staining the slides whether with routine, special or immunohistochemical stains. The Histotechnologist is responsible for labeling, entering, and tracking the progress of the specimen until it reaches the Pathologist for diagnosis.

Essential Job Statements

• Responsible for performing and demonstrating competency of histological proceduresincluding complex staining and immunohistochemicaltechniques.

• Determines appropriate handling and prioritization oftissue samples submitted for microscopic analysis.

• Utilizes appropriate equipment for histological protocols.

• Microscopically analyzes all stained slides and controls to verify the accuracy of the testing and adjusts procedures as necessary.

• Performs routine preventative maintenance, cleaning, and troubleshooting of lab equipment.

• Helps maintain archive of filed slides and blocks.

• Assists in maintaining laboratory accreditation standards, to include quality control and quality assurance documentation.

• Monitors laboratory supplies tomaintain proper inventory.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Patient Population

• Neonates (0-4 weeks)

• Infant (1-12 months)

• Pediatrics (1-12 years)

• Adolescents (13-17 years)

• Adults (18-64 years)

• Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Employment Qualifications

Required Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Science

Licensure/Certification Required:

Certified as a Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HLT) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology or an equivalent certification agency.

New graduates of an accredited Histotechnology program must obtain certification within 12 months of hire.

Licensure/Certification Preferred:N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Years and Type of Required Experience

Minimum of one (1) year of work experience in a Histology laboratory if not a graduate from an accredited Bachelors of Biological Science Program

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Rotating weekends as required. Holiday scheduling as required. On-call availability as required.

Cultural Responsiveness: N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:N/A

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

General office environment.

May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.

May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.

May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids. *

May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials. *

May have periods of constant interruptions.

Prolonged periods of working alone.

* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Physical Requirements

Physical Demands: Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.), Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.), Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.), Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.), Stoop, Kneel, Squat, Climbing, Balance, Bending

Work Position: Sitting, Walking, Standing

Additional Physical Requirements/ Hazards

Physical Requirements: Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination), Perform shift work, Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder, Reach above shoulder, Repetitive arm/hand movements, Finger Dexterity, Color Vision, Acuity - far

Hazards: Depth perception, Use of Latex Gloves, Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents, Exposure to moving mechanical parts, Exposure to dust/fumes, Exposure to potential electrical shock, Exposure to high pitched noises, Gaseous risk exposure

Mental/Sensory –Emotional

Mental / Sensory: Strong Recall, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Hearing, Speak Clearly, Write Legibly, Reading, Logical Thinking

Emotional: Fast-paced environment, Steady Pace, Able to Handle Multiple Priorities, Frequent and Intense Customer Interactions, Noisy Environment, Able to Adapt to Frequent Change

Compensation Range

$28.22 - $42.28

Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

Days

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