Histotechnologist Sr – Anatomic Pathology Core Lab – Days

VCU Health•Richmond, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Histotechnologist Senior serves as a technical specialist and resource in the histopathology laboratory. The position performs complex histology and immunohistochemistry procedures, provides technical oversight and troubleshooting support, and assists with quality assurance, validation activities, and regulatory compliance. The Histotechnologist Senior provides mentorship and training to staff and learners and supports daily laboratory operations under the direction of the Histology Supervisor.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree or higher in a biological science, or completion of a NAACLS-accredited Histotechnology program.
Certified as a Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HLT) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology or an equivalent certification agency.
Minimum of 3 years of clinical work experience in Histology.
Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Science
Experience in training, quality improvement, validation studies, or immunohistochemistry.

Responsibilities

Serve as a technical specialist in the routine histopathology laboratory, special stain or IHC areas.
Serve as a technical resource for the team and consult with pathologists on unusual or complex cases.
Responsible for performing and demonstrating competency in complex histologic procedures, staining methodologies, and immunohistochemical techniques.
Perform routine and non-routine histology activities, including tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, H&E staining, special stains, and immunohistochemistry.
Oversee, evaluate, perform, and document test results, quality control, maintenance procedures, troubleshooting, and associated corrective actions according to policy and procedure.
Assist in maintaining laboratory accreditation standards, quality assurance programs, quality control documentation, and compliance with CAP, CLIA, Joint Commission, and other regulatory requirements.
Provide technical teaching, training and guidance to Histotechnologists, students and residents in histology techniques and instrumentation.
Monitors laboratory supplies to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
Assist the Histology Supervisor with monitoring daily histology operations, prioritizing workloads, and delegating tasks.
Participate in the validation and verification of new control materials, reagents, antibodies, and testing methodologies.
Perform other duties as assigned.