Histotechnologist
Shady Grove Medical Center · Silver Spring, MD
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About the Job
Capital Choice Pathology Lab
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Adventist Capital Choice Pathology seeks to hire an experienced Histotechnologist for our Silver Spring, MD location who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental, and spiritual healing.
As a Histotechnologist you will:
- Performs and documents all aspects of routine histology procedures in an efficient and superior manner, that may include: microtomy, embedding, special stains, routine staining, quality control, performs periodic maintenance and troubleshoots instruments as needed, gross prosecuting, recycling solvents and formalin, verification and distribution of slides and non-specimen GYN preparations.
- Participates in department Performance Improvement and Continuing Education
- Maintains competency and proficiency. Complies with safety and infection control policies
- Assist with training and orienting new team members
- Perform appropriate lab duties using of the Laboratory Information System
- Promotes laboratory compliance
- Assist with compliance of all professional, federal, state and Cap requirements
- Consistently adhere to safety procedures, standard operating procedures, and policies
Qualifications include
- Associates required or Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Histotechinican (HT) certification or HT eligible by American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP)
- Completion of an approved Histology training
- Minimum of at least two years as a bench tech in histology
- Work Schedule
- Employment Type: Variable Part Time
- Hours per Week: As needed
- Typical Daily Schedule: Flexible as needed
- Shift Type: Evening Shifts
- Weekend Requirements: None
- Holiday Requirements: Follow company holiday calendar
- On-Call: No
- Shift Differential Eligible: Yes
Pay Range
If the salary range is not displayed or if the position is Per Diem (with a fixed rate), salary discussions will take place during the screening process.
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this position is classified as
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
At Adventist HealthCare our job is to care for you.
We do this by offering
- Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
- Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Free Employee parking
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support
As a faith-based organization, with over a century of caring for the communities in the Maryland area, Adventist HealthCare has earned a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care. Adventist HealthCare was the first and is the largest healthcare provider in Montgomery County.
COVID-19 Vaccination
Adventist HealthCare strongly recommends all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination.
While some jurisdictions, including Maryland, permit the use of marijuana for medical purposes, marijuana continues to be classified as an illegal drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act. As a result, medical marijuana use will not be accepted as a valid explanation for a positive drug test result.