(Archived) Histology Technician - Veterans Affairs - Las Vegas, NV

Ghost Rx is looking to hire qualified Histology Technicians to work as a civilian contractor at the VA in Las Vegas, NV as a civilian contractor promoting and restoring patients’ health.

ASAP start - with 4 year extension option

Requirements/ Schedule:
The technicians we are looking for will work from 0500 – 1330 daily.

Receipt and accession of surgical pathology, cytology and autopsy specimens. Ensures samples are submitted in suitable containers with proper patient information, sample labeling and properly completed pathology requisitions. Utilizes local computer systems during accessioning and completes accessioning associated forms/documents. Maintains that patient identification is accurate throughout all histology and cytology processes.

Independently performs grossing of tissue including the dictation of gross description and orienting tissues for cutting and inking. Assists pathologists as requested with specimen grossing, frozen section procedures and autopsies.

Prepares technically adequate slides of surgical, cytology, and autopsy specimens by processing, embedding tissue, cutting, staining (including immunohistochemistry), and coverslipping.

Manual and automated staining protocols to complete special and immunohistochemical staining of tissue sections.

Assists in the collection of, and processes bone marrows, autopsy and cytology specimens.

Prepares and ships specimens for outside testing and/or consultation.

Applies knowledge of quality control and quality assurance principles to ensure all processes/procedures are functioning properly and performed/completed within regulatory standards.

Recognizes deviation from expected results of laboratory process and procedures and, after troubleshooting, implements corrective action. Examines slide preparations to ensure processing meets laboratory standards.

Operates, maintains and troubleshoots laboratory equipment utilized in the processing of histology and cytology specimens including frozen section and grossing equipment documenting proper functioning as required.

May be assigned other duties within the incumbent’s skill set and knowledge to meet the needs of the service.