Histotechnologist: Precision Tissue Processing

101 Riverside Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

101 Riverside Hospital, Inc. in Newport News, Virginia seeks a Histotechnologist to perform embedding, microtomy, staining and slide preparation per SOPs. You will support quality control, documentation and regulatory requirements to sustain accreditation with CAP and other agencies.

You will ensure equipment maintenance, supply management, and timely case delivery to pathologists while upholding patient safety and privacy standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in clinical lab sciences or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of recent relevant experience preferred.
• Histotechnologist certification (ASCP) upon hire required.

Responsibilities

• Performs embedding and microtomy to department standards.
• Assists with grossing, dictation, and description as qualified.
• Maintains tissue processing, embedding, staining equipment and preventative maintenance.
• Prepares slides and delivers to pathologists in a timely manner.
• Maintains stock and documents reagents, controls and procedures.
• Participates in proficiency testing and regulatory compliance activities.

Skills

Histotechnologist techniques

Embedding

Microtomy

Quality control

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Clinical Lab Sciences or equivalent

Job description

101 Riverside Hospital, Inc. in Newport News, Virginia seeks a Histotechnologist to perform embedding, microtomy, staining and slide preparation per SOPs. You will support quality control, documentation and regulatory requirements to sustain accreditation with CAP and other agencies.

You will ensure equipment maintenance, supply management, and timely case delivery to pathologists while upholding patient safety and privacy standards.