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Histotechnologist II

Employer
Adventist HealthCare
Location
Silver Spring, MD
Closing date
Aug 28, 2019

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Industry
Healthcare
Function
Nurse
Hours
Full Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)

Job Details

The Histology Technologist II performs histology laboratory testing, other lab functions and duties for inpatients and outpatients according to Laboratory policy and procedures. Perform quality control and maintenance procedures in accordance with policy and participate in Laboratory Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Initiatives.
Performs and documents all aspects of routine histology procedures in an efficient and superior manner., that may include:
1. Microtomy
2. Embedding
3. Special stains
4. Routine staining
5. Quality control
6. Performs periodic maintenance and troubleshoots instruments as needed
7. Gross prosecting of small specimens including non gyn preparation
8. Immunohistochemistry
9. Recycling solvents and formalin
10. Sign out and distribution of slides
11. Other duties as assigned

Work Schedule:

Science degree (AS or BS); HT/HTL certified or eligible and a minimum of at least 2 years of experience as a bench tech in histology is preferred.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 2am - 10:30am

Tobacco Statement

Tobacco use is a well-recognized preventable cause of death in the United States and an important public health issue. In order to promote and maintain a healthy work environment, Adventist HealthCare will not hire applicants for employment who either state that they are nicotine users or who test positive for nicotine use.

Adventist HealthCare will withdraw offers of employment to applicants who test positive for Cotinine (nicotine). Those testing positive for cotinine are given the opportunity to re-apply in 90 days, if they can truthfully attest that they have not used any nicotine products in the past ninety (90) days and successfully pass follow-up testing.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Adventist HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Company

We are a faith-based healthcare organization, based in Montgomery County, Maryland. We are the largest employer in Montgomery County with over 6,000 employees! Our comprehensive approach to caring for our community includes three acute-care hospitals – Shady Grove Medical Center, White Oak Medical Center and Fort Washington Medical Center – as well as two Physical Rehabilitation hospitals, Outpatient centers, Imaging Centers, Urgent Cares, Home Care Services, Employer Health Programs and Physician Networks. We are nationally recognized and honored especially for our Cardiac, OB, Cancer, Stroke, Orthopedic, Rehabilitation and Mental Health services. Our mission is to extend God's care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing. At its core, our mission expresses who we are, why we exist and the purpose behind what we do. These words are reflective of God’s character as outlined in the Bible and honor the Seventh-day Adventist Church’s long-standing commitment to healing. You will also find that many of the beliefs and standards of conduct at AHC are universal beliefs that are recognized across many faith traditions.

Company info
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Location
820 West Diamond Avenue
Suite 600
Gaithersburg
MD
20878
US

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