Histotechnologist
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VHC Health is a 453-bed not-for-profit Hospital and teaching facility that has been delivering high quality care to the Washington, DC metropolitan area for over 75 years. Recent accomplishments include the opening of our massive Outpatient Pavilion and VHC becoming the Washington Commanders Football provider for women's health as of 2023. VHC Health is a designated Level II Trauma Center and a recognized Magnet Facility by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. At VHC Health, we are always striving to provide continued excellence and growth for our employees as well as top notch care for our patients and that is made clear with our recent accomplishments!
Job DescriptionPurpose & Scope:
The Histotechnologist provides valuable assistance to the Lead Histotechnologist, Medical Technologist and the Pathologists in maintaining facilities and providing the materials necessary for the practice of Anatomic Pathology. The facilities include the areas for autopsies, surgical pathology gross, frozen sections and Histopathology
Education:
Bachelor's degree in medical technology is required.
Experience:
Five years of experience in anatomical pathology is preferred.
Certification/Licensure:
None. Additional Job Description Maintain equipment used for testing and record daily preventative maintenance as required; be able to troubleshoot problems on instruments.Prepare frozen sections for pathologist review.Perform special stains.Clean and maintain gross and autopsy instruments.File surgical and autopsy blocks, keeping them in an orderly accessioned system.Assist designated personnel in the preparation of solutions and materials for various pathology procedures.Disposes of all tissue specimens as required.Informs appropriate personnel promptly when supplies and supplies of reagents are low or about to expire.Responsible for processing, embedding and cutting tissue.
Pay & General Benefits: Commensurate with experience. Team members are eligible to receive benefits on the first day of the month following the date of hire, with 30 days to apply for benefits of choice.
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