Histotechnician - Day Shift Position

Job Description

The Histotechnician is responsible for processing and preparing various types of tissue samples in a clinical laboratory setting. This position involves utilizing a variety of techniques to ensure high-quality tissue specimens for diagnostic purposes.

Responsibilities

• Process and prepare surgical and autopsy tissue specimens for embedding, cutting, staining, and cover slipping.
• Embed and cut specialized tissues based on location, including minute biopsy protocols.
• Perform quality control checks at each phase of processing and staining.
• Ensure all tissues are embedded and cut according to departmental protocols, with proper orientation and complete sections.
• Accurately prepare slides for microtomy using barcode labels to maintain correct patient identification.
• Demonstrate progression of skills toward independent work in an advanced staining area.
• Maintain instruments according to quality control specifications and daily maintenance protocols.
• Support the academic mission of the department.
• Perform ancillary tasks such as filing, cleaning, and stocking supplies.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited HT program within the last 5 years OR an Associate's degree or at least 60 semester hours from a regionally accredited college/university with a combination of 12 semester hours of biology and chemistry.
• 2 years of experience is required.
• American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Certification preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• Act 34 clearance is mandatory.

Schedule

This position operates on a Day Shift schedule of 8 hours per day, 5 days per week.

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!