Histology Technologist (Histotechnologist, HTL)

Overview Ansible Government Solutions, LLC (Ansible) is currently recruiting a Histology Technologist to support the Fresno VA Medical Center located at 2615 East Clinton Avenue, Fresno, CA 93703. If you accept employment with Ansible, you must also acknowledge that any assigned schedule is subject to change at the direction of either Ansible or its customers. Responsibilities Stain slides via routine stains, immunostains, and special stains. Prepare a wide variety of special stained slides requiring many complex and delicate processes. Perform a variety of extremely difficult, delicate, and complex tissue tests. Perform sectioning of tissue with the use of a clinical microtome. Perform routine and multiple staining of tissue sections, including careful timing and counterstaining. Perform cover slipping of slides and prepare tissue for electron microscopic study. Label slides for final microscopic examination. Perform administrative tasks related to the position such as maintaining records, receiving patient specimens, labeling slides, and answering telephone inquiries. Perform other duties as assigned relating to the responsibilities of a Histology Technologist. Qualifications Bachelor‑level degree in a related field from an accredited educational institution. ASCP professional certification or equivalent nationally recognized Histology Technologist certification or categorical certification in histopathology. A minimum of three (3) years of experience within the last three (3) years. Preferred: Experience in U.S. government facilities. No sponsorship available. Compensation $37.41 – $56 hourly. Requirements All candidates must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders during the work shift; lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist; lift up to 20 lbs; carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance; push/pull with 30 lbs of force. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. #J-18808-Ljbffr