Travel Histo Tech in Danville, PA - Cynet Health
Danville, PA 17822
About the Job
Weekly Pay Range - $1795 To $1994
**Job Title:** Histotechnologist
**Job Specialty:** Medical Laboratory
**Job Duration:** 26-week contract preferred
**Shift:** Nights (Monday-Friday)
**Guaranteed Hours:** 40 hours per week
**Experience:** Minimum of 1 year (Preferred)
**License:** Certification in Histotechnology
**Certifications:** Certified Histotechnician - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
**Must-Have:**
- Clinical Skills
- Communication
- Computer Literacy
- Laboratory Equipment Operation
- Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)
- Laboratory Services
- Laboratory Supply and Inventory Management
**Job Description:**
- Process and prepare tissue specimens for examination by pathologists.
- Use processing equipment or manual methods to ensure proper fixation of tissues for examination.
- Identify and determine the proper orientation of tissue specimens and embed specimens in paraffin for accurate sectioning.
- Perform microtomy to produce quality sections for diagnosis.
- Produce consistently high-quality microscopic slides for pathologist review and interpretation.
- Perform routine and special staining procedures for diagnostic examination.
- Maintain equipment and participate in the preventive maintenance program, alerting the Analytical Specialist of any problems.
- Assist in proper handling and storage of supplies and notify the Analytical Specialist when inventory is low.
- Participate in the department's Quality Improvement program, focusing on patient specimen identification and quality tracking.
- Assist in evaluating and validating new instruments and technologies.
- Participate in initial and ongoing competency assessments while maintaining a working knowledge of applicable Laboratory Information System programs.
- Contribute to the training and orientation of new employees.
- Ensure compliance with all job-specific obligations and organizational policies and procedures, including safety and quality standards.
Our values emphasize kindness, excellence, learning, innovation, and safety as the foundation for providing exceptional care for our patients, members, colleagues, and communities.
**Job Title:** Histotechnologist
**Job Specialty:** Medical Laboratory
**Job Duration:** 26-week contract preferred
**Shift:** Nights (Monday-Friday)
**Guaranteed Hours:** 40 hours per week
**Experience:** Minimum of 1 year (Preferred)
**License:** Certification in Histotechnology
**Certifications:** Certified Histotechnician - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
**Must-Have:**
- Clinical Skills
- Communication
- Computer Literacy
- Laboratory Equipment Operation
- Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)
- Laboratory Services
- Laboratory Supply and Inventory Management
**Job Description:**
- Process and prepare tissue specimens for examination by pathologists.
- Use processing equipment or manual methods to ensure proper fixation of tissues for examination.
- Identify and determine the proper orientation of tissue specimens and embed specimens in paraffin for accurate sectioning.
- Perform microtomy to produce quality sections for diagnosis.
- Produce consistently high-quality microscopic slides for pathologist review and interpretation.
- Perform routine and special staining procedures for diagnostic examination.
- Maintain equipment and participate in the preventive maintenance program, alerting the Analytical Specialist of any problems.
- Assist in proper handling and storage of supplies and notify the Analytical Specialist when inventory is low.
- Participate in the department's Quality Improvement program, focusing on patient specimen identification and quality tracking.
- Assist in evaluating and validating new instruments and technologies.
- Participate in initial and ongoing competency assessments while maintaining a working knowledge of applicable Laboratory Information System programs.
- Contribute to the training and orientation of new employees.
- Ensure compliance with all job-specific obligations and organizational policies and procedures, including safety and quality standards.
Our values emphasize kindness, excellence, learning, innovation, and safety as the foundation for providing exceptional care for our patients, members, colleagues, and communities.
Source : Cynet Health