Ghost RX is searching for Histology Technicians/ Technologist to work at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center located in Philadelphia, PA.

Schedule: Monday to Friday - 8:00am - 4:30pm

Compensation:

Local-

$41/ hour

Travel pay (50 miles or farther from the VAMC)-

$2,100/ WEEK

Requirements:

-Graduated from a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences

approved histology program AS or BS AND

-Possess or is eligible to take exam for the HT or HLT certification from American

Society for Clinical Pathology or equivalent nationally recognized histology

technologist certification or categorical certification in histopathology.

-A minimum of one (1) year experience within the last three (3) years

Primary Clinical Task/Duties

1) Accessions surgical pathology specimens

2) Stains patient tissues slides with Automated systems and prepares and stains

manually for all Special stain techniques. Trouble shoots any improper staining.

3) Operates equipment such as microscopes, microtomes, tissue processor, cryostat,

embedding center and Immunohistochemical and automated Special stainers.

Calibrates, performs preventive maintenance and records required function checks.

Reports needed repairs to Supervisor. Relays inventory needs to the Supervisor for

purchase.

4) Perform specialized procedures to include specimen photographs, frozen sections,

and tissue triaging for specialized testing.

5) Prepares slides of Immunohistochemistry specimens for examination using the

proper laboratory procedures. Prepares cuts and stains fresh frozen tissue for

immunofluorescent studies. Assist with validations of new antibodies. Responsible

for knowing appropriate fixation techniques for any special studies that may be

appropriate.

6) Using principles of histotechnology, processes surgical, cytology and autopsy tissue

specimens which are often delicate and difficult to handle through the required,

complex steps of fixation, dehydration, clearing, infiltration, embedding, microtomy,

staining and cover slipping. Recognizes improperly processed tissue and is able to

take corrective action. Gives appropriate feedback to the Pathologist Assistants and

is able to facilitate troubleshooting of issues.

7) Sections paraffin blocks of tissue and mounts paraffin sections on slides. Sections

are cut at proper thickness (2-10 microns) per tissue type or as required for special

staining procedures.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $1,640.00 - $2,100.00 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Pathology

Schedule:

• 5x8
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• Are you ASCP or AMT eligible?

Education:

• Associate (Required)

License/Certification:

• ASCP (Required)
• AMT (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Pennsylvania: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person