Histotechologist

Aptive; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Aptive is seeking a highly skilled Histopathology Technician to join their team in Montgomery, Alabama. This position entails performing a full range of laboratory procedures in Cytology and Surgical Pathology, ensuring specimen integrity and compliance with laboratory standards.

The ideal candidate will have preferred certification in Histopathology and at least one year of experience. Strong communication skills are essential for coordinating with medical staff and external partners.

Qualifications

• Preferred certification in Histopathology.
• Minimum one year experience.

Responsibilities

• Accession and receipt of samples into VA laboratory information system.
• Preparation of specimens for analysis.
• Perform validation studies on various equipment in the department.
• Conduct quality control procedures on equipment and reagents.
• Monitor temperature compliance in histology areas.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Quality control procedures

Instrument calibration

Histopathology certification

Job description

Job Summary

Position Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Histopathology Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing a full range of laboratory procedures in Cytology and Surgical Pathology while maintaining specimen integrity, managing quality control, and ensuring compliance with laboratory standards. This role includes accessioning and processing samples, instrument calibration, quality assurance data collection, and assisting with morgue compliance and decedent affairs. Strong communication skills are essential for coordinating with medical staff, clinics, and external partners.

Primary Responsibilities

• Accession and receipt of samples into VA laboratory information system package for in-house testing or send outs to reference laboratories.
• Preparation of specimens for analysis; ensuring that the physiologic states of the specimen properties are maintained.
• Edit and verify results recorded into the computer system.
• Stock and maintain specialized supplies used in the work area.
• Perform a full range of automated and non-automated laboratory procedures in the areas of Cytology and Surgical Pathology, according to established protocols.
• Calibrate, standardizes, adjusts and maintains instruments on which trained. Verifies correct instrument operation using established procedures and quality control checks and monitoring. Identifies the cause of common problems and makes simple repairs.
• Perform validation studies on various equipment in the department.
• Conducts quality control procedures on equipment, reagents, and products and maintains proper records for quality control reports.
• Collect quality data for Quality Assurance programs, including Joint Commission.
• Communicate with clinics and providers regarding specimen adequacy or other issues relating to collection, or labeling.
• Participate in VISN technical committees for Cytology and AP.
• Developing partnership with local funeral homes. Monitor compliance with onsite morgue.
• Responsible for record management organization and compliance for Histology department.
• Communicate with Decedent’s affairs and complete paperwork required.
• Performing Frozen sections when required.
• Monitor temperature compliance in histology areas.

Minimum Qualifications

• Preferred certification in Histopathology.
• Minimum one year experience.

EEO Statement

Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.

Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.