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Histotechnologist

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VISTANT Job Title: Histotechnologist Vistant (formally PMCG), recognized as one of the fastest growing companies across the country and the region by Inc. 5000, Financial Times, Washington Technology,

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Job Title: Histotechnologist

Vistant (formally PMCG), recognized as one of the fastest growing companies across the country and the region by Inc. 5000, Financial Times, Washington Technology, and the Baltimore Business Journal, is a public-sector management consulting firm serving federal international development, healthcare, and social services agencies.

Under the supervision of the VISTANT Project Manager, the Histotechnologist will be responsible for supporting the mission of the DHA JPC Contract shall meet the qualifications for the specialty. The principle function of the Histotechnologist is to archive, catalog, and file slides while identifying stains on the slides using a microscope.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Principle function is to archive, catalog, and file slides while identifying stains on the slides using a microscope.

Perform all the basic functions of a Histotechnologist of processing, embedding, microtomy, routine, special and immunohistochemistry staining.

Use spreadsheets and a database for cataloging and filing purposes.

Organize slides for long term storage and other duties as required by the department.

Responsible for identification and discerning the nature of stains on slides, relabeling them, archiving and cataloging them. Maintain spreadsheets and database entries.

Prepare record-keeping systems and procedures for archival research and for the retention or destruction of records.

Examine and study slides under microscope to detect deviations from norm and report abnormalities which may require further decisions.

Conduct physical inspection of slides to allow for cataloging by identifier for the retention or destruction of slides.

Organize slides into appropriate staging locations and storage locations while maintaining movement and tracking logs or documents.

Archiving slides for long-term storage by identifier in JPC’s Repository.

Establish procedures for the electronic record-keeping of slides.

Establish and maintain user-friendly electronic systems (Excel or other electronic database) for archival research of the slides.

Respond to enquiries from members of JPC and advise users on how best to access, use and interpret the slide archives.

Identify ways of protecting and preserving collections.

Handle, analyze and interpret medical documents, reports and other materials that have historical significance towards research and education programs and projects.

Follow all mandatory documents to the extent they apply to this contract.

Experience

At least five years extensive experience in the applications and methods used in the preservation, fixation, processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining (including special stains and immunohistochemistry) of tissue specimens.

Experience should come from a Medical or Clinical setting, specifically working with Anatomical Pathological Tissue in all stages of the specimen collection, handling and storage process.

A minimum of five years of experience archiving, managing, inventorying and cataloging tissue samples as slides, blocks, or scans.

Education

American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Histology certified or certifiable.

Required Skills

Knowledge in tissue identification through visual acuity and analytical skills to distinguish fine details and differences found in slides.

Highly proficient with Word, Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to use these programs to analyze and present data from a clinical, lab or medical repository setting to be shared with clinical and non-clinical staff.

Excellent organization and time management skills are required.

Ability to thrive in a fast paced and changing growth environment.

Customer Service driven towards all external and internal customers.

Unwavering professional integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive company/employee information.

Security Clearance Requirements

NAIC DHA Background Investigation

Place of Performance

Onsite – Two Potential Locations

Joint Pathology Center in Silver Spring, MD 20910

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD 20889

Shift – Full-time shifts are 8 hours total with a break

3rd Shift - 9:00pm to 6:00am with a 1-hour break

Salary Range

$40 - $42/Hour

What We Offer

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✓Medical, dental, and vision insurance

✓401(k) with company match

✓Paid time off and paid holidays

✓Life and disability insurance

✓Employee assistance program (EAP)

✓Limited to no travel required

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job

Bethesda, United States

On-site at the office

Who can apply

About this job

Pay per year: ≈ $83,200–$87,360 a year; 12% above the $75,920 median for Medical Technologist jobs on Jobera (79 salaries).
Who can apply: United States
Posted: 4 days ago
Employer: has 3 open jobs on Jobera.