VCU Health
Histotechnologist Sr - Anatomic Pathology Core Lab - Days
VCU Health, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214
Histotechnologist Senior
The Histotechnologist Senior provides quality histology services for the Department of Pathology to any and all customers within and outside the environment. Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: Certified as a Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HLT) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Required within 18 months of promotion into position. Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: Current HT (ASCP) or HLT (ASCP) Required within 18 months of promotion into position. Experience REQUIRED: Minimum of 3 years of work experience as a Histotechnologist. Education/training REQUIRED: High School Diploma or equivalent. Education/training PREFERRED: Bachelor's Degree in Biological Science. Independent action(s) required: Perform routine histology techniques and problem solve as necessary with direction from supervisor as required. Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): Serve as supervisor of the histology laboratory in absence of supervisor. Additional position requirements: Rotating weekends as required. Holiday scheduling as required. On-call availability as required. Age Specific groups served: All. Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical Lifting 20-50 lbs. Activities: Prolonged sitting, Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Repetitive motion. Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking. Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change.
The Histotechnologist Senior provides quality histology services for the Department of Pathology to any and all customers within and outside the environment. Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: Certified as a Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HLT) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Required within 18 months of promotion into position. Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: Current HT (ASCP) or HLT (ASCP) Required within 18 months of promotion into position. Experience REQUIRED: Minimum of 3 years of work experience as a Histotechnologist. Education/training REQUIRED: High School Diploma or equivalent. Education/training PREFERRED: Bachelor's Degree in Biological Science. Independent action(s) required: Perform routine histology techniques and problem solve as necessary with direction from supervisor as required. Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): Serve as supervisor of the histology laboratory in absence of supervisor. Additional position requirements: Rotating weekends as required. Holiday scheduling as required. On-call availability as required. Age Specific groups served: All. Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical Lifting 20-50 lbs. Activities: Prolonged sitting, Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Repetitive motion. Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking. Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change.