Histotechnologist

VHC Health•Arlington, VA

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About The Position

Histotechnologist Join our team and unlock your potential! 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 Description Purpose & 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

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in medical technology is required.

Nice To Haves

Five years of experience in anatomical pathology is preferred.

Responsibilities

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.

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.
Employee-Led Engagement and Wellness Committee dedicated to make work a fun and healthy place to work
Annual Employee Survey – Your Voice is Heard at VHC!
Paid Major Holidays
Generous Paid Time Off / Vacation / Sick Time
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Repayment
Career Counseling, Leadership Development and Training
Clinical and Research Pathways
Eligible Annual Merit Review and Merit Increases
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Health Fitness & Education Class Discounts
Employee Wellness Benefits
Hospital Discount for Employees and Family
VHC Health Outpatient Pharmacy
VHC Retirement Program
Workforce Enhancement Program
Work/Life Discounts Program
Free onsite parking
Commuter Benefits
Family Leave
401(k) + Match and much more!