Histotechnician (Histology Technician, HT)

Histology TechnicianAnsible Government Solutions, LLC (Ansible) is currently recruiting Histology Technicians to support the Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center located at 1501 San Pedro Dr. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. Services will be delivered to all requesting departments throughout the facility. Exceptional compensation packages with full benefits are available.Ansible Government Solutions, LLC (Ansible) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Federal customers with solutions in many arenas. Our customers face wide-ranging challenges in the fields of national security, health care, and information technology. To address these challenges, we employ intelligent and committed staff who take care of our customers' success as if it is their own.Responsibilities:Process tissues either manually or mechanically through fixation, dehydration and infiltrationEmbed tissues, cuts and do routine stainingPerform specials stains and special immunoperoxidase procedures when necessaryFill in when necessary for the Autopsy Assistant for disposal of hazardous chemical waste and surgical materialAssist with the processing of cytology specimensPerform other duties as assigned relating to the responsibilities of a Histology TechnicianQualifications:An Associate degree from an accredited educational institutionASCP professional certification or equivalent Nationally-recognized Histology Technician certification or categorical certification in histopathologyA minimum of one (1) year of experience within the last three (3) years - PREFERREDAll candidates must be able to:Sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders during the work shiftLift up to 50 lbs from floor to waistLift up to 20 lbsCarry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distancePush/pull with 30 lbs of forceAll 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.