Histotechnologist

Bethesda, MD
Full Time
Experienced
 
 
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VISTANT 

Job Title: Histotechnologist 
 
Vistant (formally PMCG), recognized as one of the fastest growing companies across the country and the region by Inc. 5000, Financial Times, Washington Technology, and the Baltimore Business Journal, is a public-sector management consulting firm serving federal international development, healthcare, and social services agencies. 
  
Under the supervision of the VISTANT Project Manager, the Histotechnologist will be responsible for supporting the mission of the DHA JPC Contract shall meet the qualifications for the specialty. The principle function of the Histotechnologist is to archive, catalog, and file slides while identifying stains on the slides using a microscope.   
 
Essential Job Responsibilities 
  • Principle function is to archive, catalog, and file slides while identifying stains on the slides using a microscope. 
  • Perform all the basic functions of a Histotechnologist of processing, embedding, microtomy, routine, special and immunohistochemistry staining. 
  • Use spreadsheets and a database for cataloging and filing purposes. 
  • Organize slides for long term storage and other duties as required by the department. 
  • Responsible for identification and discerning the nature of stains on slides, relabeling them, archiving and cataloging them. Maintain spreadsheets and database entries. 
  • Prepare record-keeping systems and procedures for archival research and for the retention or destruction of records. 
  • Examine and study slides under microscope to detect deviations from norm and report abnormalities which may require further decisions. 
  • Conduct physical inspection of slides to allow for cataloging by identifier for the retention or destruction of slides. 
  • Organize slides into appropriate staging locations and storage locations while maintaining movement and tracking logs or documents. 
  • Archiving slides for long-term storage by identifier in JPC’s Repository. 
  • Establish procedures for the electronic record-keeping of slides. 
  • Establish and maintain user-friendly electronic systems (Excel or other electronic database) for archival research of the slides. 
  • Respond to enquiries from members of JPC and advise users on how best to access, use and interpret the slide archives. 
  • Identify ways of protecting and preserving collections. 
  • Handle, analyze and interpret medical documents, reports and other materials that have historical significance towards research and education programs and projects. 
  • Follow all mandatory documents to the extent they apply to this contract. 
 
Experience 
  • At least five years extensive experience in the applications and methods used in the preservation, fixation, processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining (including special stains and immunohistochemistry) of tissue specimens. 
  • Experience should come from a Medical or Clinical setting, specifically working with Anatomical Pathological Tissue in all stages of the specimen collection, handling and storage process. 
  • A minimum of five years of experience archiving, managing, inventorying and cataloging tissue samples as slides, blocks, or scans. 
 
Education 
  • American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Histology certified or certifiable. 
 
Required Skills 
  • Knowledge in tissue identification through visual acuity and analytical skills to distinguish fine details and differences found in slides. 
  • Highly proficient with Word, Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to use these programs to analyze and present data from a clinical, lab or medical repository setting to be shared with clinical and non-clinical staff. 
  • Excellent organization and time management skills are required. 
  • Ability to thrive in a fast paced and changing growth environment.  
  • Customer Service driven towards all external and internal customers. 
  • Unwavering professional integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive company/employee information. 
 
Security Clearance Requirements 
  • NAIC DHA Background Investigation 
 
Place of Performance 
  • Onsite – Two Potential Locations 
  • Joint Pathology Center in Silver Spring, MD 20910 
  • Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD 20889 
 
Shift Options – All Shifts are 8 hours total with a break 
  • 1st Shift - 6:00am to 3:30pm with a 30-minute break 
  • 2nd Shift - 2:00 pm to 11:30 pm with a 30-minute break 
  • 3rd Shift - 9:00pm to 6:00am with a 1-hour break  
 
Salary Range 
  • $40 - $42/Hour 
 
Travel Requirements 
  • Limited to no travel required 
 
 
Legal Disclaimers  
Applicants selected may be subject to a background investigation and must meet suitability requirements for eligibility.  

Vistant participates in E-Verify.  

Vistant requires eligibility to work with the federal government as an employment requirement.  Applicants may be subject to SAM.GOV exclusion checks as part of the evaluation process.  

Vistant provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. 

Vistant is an EEO employer -M/F/Vets/Disabled Telework/Remote Work policies are contingent upon client needs and staffing requirements and are subject to change. 

Applicants with disabilities may contact the Human Capital Team via telephone, e-mail, and other means to request and arrange accommodation. If you need aid to accommodate a disability, you may request accommodation at any time. Please contact the Human Capital Team at [email protected] or (202) 770-1417. 

Please note: Updates on applications or the general Recruiting process should reach out to r[email protected]. 
 
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