Histology Technician

Gastro Health • Manassas, VA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Gastro Health is seeking a Part-Time Histology Technician to join our team! Gastro Health is a great place to work and advance in your career. You'll find a collaborative team of coworkers and providers, as well as consistent hours. This role offers: A great work/life balance No weekends or evenings – Monday thru Friday Paid holidays and paid time off Rapidly growing team with opportunities for advancement Competitive compensation Benefits package

Requirements

• Associates or Bachelor of Science in biology or related field required
• HT or HTL certified by ASCP
• The individual must have the ability to establish work priorities and to handle several tasks for maximum workstation efficiency
• Must be able to interact with fellow coworkers
• Internal and external client dealings require courtesy and tact
• Must be alert and energetic with constant monitoring of workflow
• Punctual, dependable, detail oriented

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a histotech preferred

Responsibilities

• Preparation of reagents in the laboratory.
• Comply with all safety regulations.
• Routine handling of biohazards and/or chemically hazardous material.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned by manager.
• Ensure all correct clinical data/information is entered into the laboratory information system (i.e., order entry, patient demographics and/or results).
• Able to perform routine histology from accessioning to cover slipping.
• Preparation of material for staining, including cutting paraffin sections.
• Properly embed processed tissue.
• Cut and stain re-cut slides, special stains, and esotaic test requested by pathologist.
• Maintain, troubleshoot and running of complex automated equipment.
• Maintenance lab reagents and supply inventory needed for daily staining procedures.
• QC and QA of adequate control material needed for tests within laboratory.
• Under the direction of the laboratory manager, the histotech will perform repetitive or routine duties working from written procedures.
• Routine work encompasses working with chemical/biohazardous material.
• All safety policies and practices are to be followed.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plans with employer Safe Harbor Non-Elective Contributions of 3%
• Discretionary profit-sharing contributions of up to 4%
• Health insurance
• Employer contributions to HSAs and HRAs
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Voluntary life insurance
• Voluntary disability insurance
• Accident insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Identity theft insurance
• Legal insurance
• Paid time off
• Discounts at local fitness clubs
• Discounts at AT&T
• Tickets at Work program that provides discounts on concerts, travel, movies, and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree