Laboratory Technician, Evening Shift, Capital Choice Pathology Lab

Adventist HealthCare; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nonrotating shifts

Recognition rewards

Free parking

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Disability & Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement matching

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Subsidized childcare

Job summary

Capital Choice Pathology Lab in Silver Spring, MD is hiring an experienced Laboratory Technician. The role supports routine histology tasks, tissue processing, and quality control within a 40-hour work week on an evening shift (3:00PM-11:30PM).

The candidate will work in a mission-driven environment as part of Adventist HealthCare's pathology lab network, with commitment to safety, accuracy, and professional development.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in science or related field required.
• BS/BA degree preferred or equivalent.
• Education level may include additional experience per CLIA and CAP requirements.
• 1 year laboratory setting experience required.

Responsibilities

• Complete slide distribution and verify cases in LIS.
• Complete routine staining and maintain H&E stainer.
• Load/unload digital pathology imagers and assign cases.
• Perform special stains and hand staining as needed.
• Demonstrate quality control for daily work.
• Assist histotechnologists with tissue processing and block handling.
• Prepare non-GYN specimens and cytology duties as assigned.
• Maintain safety and infection control practices.
• Demonstrate proficiency with LIS and computer software.
• Promote laboratory compliance and professional work ethic.

Skills

Histology

LIS proficiency

Quality control

Safety compliance

Education

Associate Degree in science or related field

BS/BA preferred

Tools

LIS software

Job description

Capital Choice Pathology Lab

Adventist HealthCare's Capital Choice Pathology Lab seeks to hire an experienced Laboratory Technician for our Silver Spring, MD location who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental, and spiritual healing.

Responsibilities

• Complete slide distribution and verify cases in LIS.
• Complete routine staining to include maintenance of H&E stainer and cover slipper.
• Demonstrate the ability to load and unload digital pathology imagers, assign cases within program, and perform minor cleaning maintenance.
• Complete special stains to include loading and unloading of instrumentation and perform hand staining as needed. Stains smears and ensures labeling is correct on all slides.
• Demonstrate quality control for daily work.
• Assist histotechnologists by trimming and organizing blocks, racking slides, filing blocks and slides, printing process logs and organizing blocks and/or unstained slides, loading and unloading special and IHC stainers.
• Complete accession specimens, enter gross descriptions, and print cassettes.
• Prepare Non-GYN specimens (cell blocks and Thinpreps) and other cytology duties as assigned.
• Perform tissue processing to include organizing cassettes for selected protocols, loading and unloading racks, and perform maintenance as needed.
• Participate in department performance improvement and continuing education.
• Maintain competency and proficiency; Comply with safety and infection control policies.
• Utilize time, supplies, and other resources wisely.
• Demonstrate organizational and cleanliness skills.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use of the LIS system and computer software.
• Always demonstrate a professional work ethic and promote laboratory compliance.
• Seek out and perform additional duties/tasks as needed in the laboratory.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in science or related field.
• Bachelors Science degree (BS/BA) preferred
• Education level may include additional experience per CLIA and CAP requirements
• 1 year in a laboratory setting experience required

Work Schedule: Employment Type: Full Time Hours per Week: 40 Hours Typical Daily Schedule: Monday- Friday 3:00PM- 11:30PM with flexibility Shift Type: Evening Shift Pay Range: $20.51 - $27.21 If the salary range is listed as $0 or if the position is Per Diem (with a fixed rate), salary discussions will take place during the screening process. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this position is classified as: United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Benefits

• Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
• Free Employee parking
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents effective on your date of hire
• Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, (short-term disability buy-up available)
• Paid Time Off
• Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with a 3-year vesting period
• Voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long term care, and critical illness & accident insurance
• Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support

Tobacco and Drug Statement

Tobacco and Drug Statement Tobacco use is a well-recognized preventable cause of death in the United States and an important public health issue. In order to promote and maintain a healthy work environment, Adventist HealthCare will not hire applicants for employment who either state that they are nicotine users or who test positive for nicotine and drug use. While some jurisdictions, including Maryland, permit the use of marijuana for medical purposes, marijuana continues to be classified as an illegal drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act. As a result, medical marijuana use will not be accepted as a valid explanation for a positive drug test result. Adventist HealthCare will withdraw offers of employment to applicants who test positive for Cotinine (nicotine) and marijuana. Those testing positive are given the opportunity to re-apply in 90 days, if they can truthfully attest that they have not used any nicotine products in the past ninety (90) days and successfully pass follow-up testing. (“Nicotine products” include, but are not limited to: cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco, e-cigarettes, vaping products, hookah, and nicotine replacement products (e.g., nicotine gum, nicotine patches, nicotine lozenges, etc.).

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Employment Opportunity Adventist HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing the best people to cultivate our mission-centric culture. Our goal is to have a welcoming, equitable, and safe place to work and grow for all employees, no matter their background. AHC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and related medical conditions, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Adventist HealthCare will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Adventist HealthCare is a religious organization as defined under applicable law; however, it will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants’ religious beliefs. Applicants who wish to request accommodations for disabilities or religious belief should contact the Support Center HR Office.

Our Mission

Our Mission: We extend God's care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing. Adventist HealthCare, based in Gaithersburg, MD., is a faith-based, not-for-profit organization of dedicated professionals who work together each day to improve the health and well-being of people and communities through a ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing. Our comprehensive approach to caring for our community includes three acute-care hospitals – Shady Grove Medical Center, White Oak Medical Center and Fort Washington Medical Center – as well as two Physical Rehabilitation hospitals, Outpatient centers, Imaging Centers, Urgent Cares, Home Care Services, Employer Health Programs and Physician Networks. We are nationally recognized and honored especially for our Cardiac, OB, Cancer, Stroke, Orthopedic, Rehabilitation and Mental Health services. Consider joining our team of over 6,000 employees and become part of one of the longest serving healthcare systems in the Washington, D.C., area that has a long-standing tradition as the largest provider of charity care and community benefit in Montgomery County.

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