Histopathology Technician

Aspire Medical Staffing is excited to announce an opening for a Histopathology Technician to join our dynamic laboratory team at the VA Illiana Healthcare System (Danville VAMC). In this essential role, you will perform various histopathological procedures that are critical in aiding physicians with disease diagnosis and treatment.

Your responsibilities will include preparing and processing tissue specimens, performing routine and specialized histopathological staining techniques, and ensuring high standards of laboratory practices are adhered to at all times. Your meticulous approach will play a vital role in the accuracy of diagnostic results and, ultimately, in the quality of patient care.

Come and be a part of a dedicated team that values expertise, collaboration, and exceptional patient outcomes at Aspire Medical Staffing.

Location:

Danville VA’s Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service.

1900 E. Main Street, Danville, IL 61832.

Work Schedule:

• Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

• No Overtime and No holidays.

Requirements

• Qualifications:
• Education: Certificate/Associate’s degree in Histotechnology or a related field
• Certification: Histopathology Technician (HT) certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent certification. (Preferred)
• Shall be certified in Basic Life Support BLS (CPR). Certifications must be obtained or issued by the American Heart Association (AHA), an organization recognized by the AHA, or Military Training Network (MTN) and maintained during their work at the VA.
• Experience: At least 1 year of experience in histopathology or related laboratory settings.

Duties:

• Accession and receive samples into VA laboratory information system package for in house testing or send outs to reference laboratories.
• Prepares specimens for analysis; ensuring that the physiologic states of the specimen properties are maintained.
• Edit and verify results recorded into the computer system.
• Stock and maintain specialized supplies used in the work area.
• Perform a full range of automated and non-automated laboratory procedures in the areas of Cytology and Surgical Pathology, according to established protocols.
• Calibrate, standardizes, adjusts and maintains instruments on which trained. Verifies correct instrument operation using established procedures and quality control checks and monitoring. Identifies the cause of common problems and makes simple repairs.
• Perform validation studies on various equipment in the department.
• Conducts quality control procedures on equipment, reagents, and products and maintains proper records for quality control reports.
• Collect quality data for Quality Assurance programs, including Joint Commission.
• Communicate with clinics and providers regarding specimen adequacy or other issues relating to collection, or labeling.
• Participate in VISN technical committees for Cytology and AP.
• Developing partnership with local funeral homes. Monitor compliance with onsite morgue.
• Responsible for record management organization and compliance for Histology department.
• Communicate with Decedent’s affairs and complete paperwork required.
• Performing Frozen sections when required.
• Monitor temperature compliance in histology areas.

Call Trinese or Baileigh for information at 210.998.2330.