Histotechnologist

Details

Client Name
Philadelphia VAMC

Job Type
Local

Offering
Allied

Profession
Laboratory

Specialty
Histology Tech

Job ID
16900138

Job Title
Histotechnologist


Shift Details

Scheduled Hours
40


Job Order Details

Start Date
03/01/2025

End Date
04/30/2027

Duration
113 Week(s)


Job Description
Agency Employee Qualifications
1) Graduated from a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
approved histology program AS or BS AND
2) Possess or is eligible to take exam for the HT or HLT certification from American
Society for Clinical Pathology or equivalent nationally recognized histology
technologist certification or categorical certification in histopathology.
3) A minimum of one (1) year experience within the last three (3) years

Histology Technologist/Technician Preferred Qualification
1) 2-3 years' experience in an acute care setting
2) Experience with immunohistochemistry staining
3) Experience working independently with complex specimens preferred

B. Primary Clinical Task/Duties
1) Accessions surgical pathology specimens
2) Stains patient tissues slides with Automated systems and prepares and stains
manually for all Special stain techniques. Trouble shoots any improper staining.
3) Operates equipment such as microscopes, microtomes, tissue processor, cryostat,
embedding center and Immunohistochemical and automated Special stainers.
Calibrates, performs preventive maintenance and records required function checks.
Reports needed repairs to Supervisor. Relays inventory needs to the Supervisor for
purchase.
4) Perform specialized procedures to include specimen photographs, frozen sections,
and tissue triaging for specialized testing.
5) Prepares slides of Immunohistochemistry specimens for examination using the
proper laboratory procedures. Prepares cuts and stains fresh frozen tissue for
immunofluorescent studies. Assist with validations of new antibodies. Responsible
for knowing appropriate fixation techniques for any special studies that may be
appropriate.
6) Using principles of histotechnology, processes surgical, cytology and autopsy tissue
specimens which are often delicate and difficult to handle through the required,
complex steps of fixation, dehydration, clearing, infiltration, embedding, microtomy,
staining and cover slipping. Recognizes improperly processed tissue and is able to
take corrective action. Gives appropriate feedback to the Pathologist Assistants and
is able to facilitate troubleshooting of issues.
7) Sections paraffin blocks of tissue and mounts paraffin sections on slides. Sections
are cut at proper thickness (2-10 microns) per tissue type or as required for special
staining procedures.

C. Tour of Duty/Pay
a) The Histotechnologist will be required to work Monday through Friday 0900-1730
depending on the needs of the department excluding federal Holidays. The contract
individual is expected to devote the time necessary to deliver the highest quality
services to the VA patients.

D. Training/Orientation :
Training will be conducted under the supervision of the Supervisor of Anatomic Pathology
or designee.


Client Details

Address
3900 Woodland Avenue

City
Philadelphia

State
PA

Zip Code
19104