Histotechnologist – Anatomic Pathology Core Lab – Days at VCU Health, Richmond, VA

Histotechnologist – Anatomic Pathology Core Lab – Days at VCU Health in Richmond, VA. Full-time. $28.22 to $42.28 an hour. Apply with swipeandhired.

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The Histotechnologist receives histology specimens and processes them using various methodologies, complex machinery, and staining systems. Histotechnologists perform a variety of tasks, consisting primarily of preparing and processing pathology specimens in preparation for pathologist review and diagnosis. Histotechnologists are responsible for appropriately staining the slides whether with routine, special or immunohistochemical stains. The Histotechnologist is responsible for labeling, entering, and tracking the progress of the specimen until it reaches the Pathologist for diagnosis.

Essential Job Statements

Patient Population

Employment Qualifications

Required Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Science

Licensure/Certification Required:
Certified as a Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HLT) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology or an equivalent certification agency.

New graduates of an accredited Histotechnology program must obtain certification within 12 months of hire.

Licensure/Certification Preferred: N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Years and Type of Required Experience
Minimum of one (1) year of work experience in a Histology laboratory if not a graduate from an accredited Bachelors of Biological Science Program

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
Rotating weekends as required. Holiday scheduling as required. On-call availability as required.

Cultural Responsiveness: N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: N/A

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
General office environment.
May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.
May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids. *
May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials. *
May have periods of constant interruptions.
Prolonged periods of working alone.

Physical Requirements

Physical Demands: Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.), Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.), Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.), Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.), Stoop, Kneel, Squat, Climbing, Balance, Bending
Work Position: Sitting, Walking, Standing

Additional Physical Requirements/ Hazards

Physical Requirements: Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination), Perform shift work, Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder, Reach above shoulder, Repetitive arm/hand movements, Finger Dexterity, Color Vision, Acuity - far
Hazards: Depth perception, Use of Latex Gloves, Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents, Exposure to moving mechanical parts, Exposure to dust/fumes, Exposure to potential electrical shock, Exposure to high pitched noises, Gaseous risk exposure

Mental/Sensory – Emotional

Mental / Sensory: Strong Recall, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Hearing, Speak Clearly, Write Legibly, Reading, Logical Thinking
Emotional: Fast-paced environment, Steady Pace, Able to Handle Multiple Priorities, Frequent and Intense Customer Interactions, Noisy Environment, Able to Adapt to Frequent Change

Compensation Range
$28.22 - $42.28 Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

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