Night Histopathology Technologist — Tissue Processing Pro

Children's National Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

PTO from day one

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Children's National Medical Center in Washington, DC seeks a Histopathology Technologist to process, embed, cut and stain surgical and autopsy tissue blocks in accordance with established procedures. The night shift team operates with minimal onsite support and requires a confident, experienced technologist.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, 1 year of histopathology lab experience, and ASCP/ASHT certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year experience in accredited clinical histopathology lab.
• ASCP or ASHT certification preferred.
• Knowledge of SOPs and safety procedures.
• Experience with immunohistochemistry (IHC) and COP A TH.

Responsibilities

• Process, embed, cut and stain tissue blocks from surgical and autopsy cases.
• Perform IHC and enzyme histochemistry assays.
• Maintain QA/QC and document procedures; prepare slides and blocks as required.
• Assist residents/pathologists and maintain equipment logs.

Skills

Statistics

Interpersonal skills

LIS knowledge

SOP knowledge

Safety procedures

QA/QC

CAP/CLIA knowledge

Immunohistochemistry

Morgue procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

LIS software

Job description

Children's National Medical Center in Washington, DC seeks a Histopathology Technologist to process, embed, cut and stain surgical and autopsy tissue blocks in accordance with established procedures. The night shift team operates with minimal onsite support and requires a confident, experienced technologist.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, 1 year of histopathology lab experience, and ASCP/ASHT certification is preferred.