Senior Technician, Histology

Sentara; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider dedicated to improving health every day. This role involves performing essential Histology functions, including accessioning and slide preparation, while ensuring adherence to technical standards and procedures. You'll work in a collaborative environment, supporting daily operations and contributing to patient care excellence. With a strong emphasis on professional development and a caring workplace, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community. If you are passionate about histology and patient care, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Tuition Assistance - $5,250/year

Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000

Emergency Backup Care - 10 days

Paid Parental Leave - up to 4 weeks

Family Caregiver Leave - 2 weeks

Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401k/403B with Employer Match

Pet Insurance

Legal Resources Plan

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Histology required.
• Maintains technical policies and procedures in Histology.

Responsibilities

• Perform accessioning, microtomy, embedding, and slide preparations.
• Assist Manager with daily operations and achieving departmental goals.

Skills

Histology

Microtomy

Embedding

Slide preparation

ASCP certification

Education

Associate degree in a chemical, physical or biological science

Bachelor degree in a related field

Job description

City/State

Charlottesville, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview:

Performs Histology functions to include accessioning, microtomy, embedding and slide preparations utilizing scientific knowledge of histology principles and following standard operating procedures. Maintains technical policies and procedures; operates and maintains equipment, instruments, tools, and manages inventory.
Demonstrates fiscal responsibility. Assists Manager with daily operations, coordination of work, achievement of departmental goals and objectives, customer satisfaction, and in meeting regulatory requirements. Maintains specialized expertise within assigned area. Routinely assumes charge of department in prioritizing workload and
resolving problems in absence of Manager.

2 years in Histology required. Associate degree in a chemical, physical or biological science from an accredited institution required. Bachelor degree preferred. Education, experience and ASCP certification must be maintained within the specific discipline.

Join a team that has a Mission to improve health every day, join the Sentara Team!

Our Caring Workplace Environment

• Our Caring Tradition of serving Charlottesville for 100+ years providing personalized care tailored to the needs of each patient
• Free and convenient parking
• Collaboration and shared governance
• CMS 5-Star and Magnet designated hospital
• Staff resiliency program and EAP

Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Tuition Assistance - $5,250 year
• Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Emergency Backup Care - 10 days
• Paid Parental Leave - up to 4 weeks
• Family Caregiver Leave - 2 weeks
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000

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Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

* Medical, Dental, Vision plans

* Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000

* Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

* Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave

* Emergency Backup Care

* Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans

* Life Insurance

* 401k/403B with Employer Match

* Tuition Assistance - $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education

* Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000

* Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development

* Pet Insurance

* Legal Resources Plan

* Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital, located in Charlottesville, VA, is a Magnet status, 176-bed facility featuring all patient-friendly private rooms. Since its founding more than 100 years ago, Sentara Martha Jefferson has constantly evolved to meet the diverse healthcare needs of the patients who trust us with their care.

Today, our vision is as clear as it was to our founders. We will continue to set the standard for clinical quality and personalized healthcare services. Our hospital offers specialized care in Cancer Care, Heart and Vascular, Neurology and Neurosurgery (including a Primary Stroke Center), Orthopedics, and Maternity.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.