What are the responsibilities and job description for the Histotechnician (Histology Technician, HT) position at Ansible Government Solutions?
Overview
Ansible Government Solutions, LLC (Ansible) is currently recruiting Histology Technicians to support the Phoenix VA Health Care System located at 650 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85012. Services will be delivered to all requesting departments throughout the facility. Exceptional compensation packages with full benefits are available.
Ansible Government Solutions, LLC (Ansible) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Federal customers with solutions in many arenas. Our customers face wide-ranging challenges in the fields of national security, health care, and information technology. To address these challenges, we employ intelligent and committed staff who take care of our customers’ success as if it is their own.
Responsibilities
- Process tissues either manually or mechanically through fixation, dehydration and infiltration
- Embed tissues, cuts and do routine staining
- Perform specials stains and special immunoperoxidase procedures when necessary
- Fill in when necessary for the Autopsy Assistant for disposal of hazardous chemical waste and surgical material
- Assist with the processing of cytology specimens
- Perform other duties as assigned relating to the responsibilities of a Histology Technician
Qualifications
- An Associate degree from an accredited educational institution
- ASCP professional certification or equivalent Nationally-recognized Histology Technician certification or categorical certification in histopathology
- A minimum of one (1) year of experience within the last three (3) years - PREFERRED
- No sponsorship available
All candidates must be able to:
- Sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders during the work shift
- Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist
- Lift up to 20 lbs
- Carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance
- Push/pull with 30 lbs of force
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.