International SOS delivers customized medical and security risk management and wellbeing solutions to enable our clients to operate safely and effectively in environments far from home. Founded in 1984, we operate in 92 countries providing integrated medical solutions to organizations with international operations. Our innovative technology and medical and security expertise focus on prevention, offering real-time, actionable insights and on-the-ground quality delivery. We provide clinical services to include “hands on” direct care at over 800 sites around the world, many of which include inpatient clinical care capabilities. With 12,000 staff (including 5,200 medical and behavioral health providers) our services include the design, deployment, and operation of healthcare solutions including freestanding surgical facilities in remote and austere environments, telemedicine consultation through a wide range of virtual modalities, referrals to a global network of more than 100,000 vetted providers, and global aeromedical evacuation. Within our portfolio of companies, International SOS Government Medical Services (GMS), headquartered in Houston, Texas provides contracted healthcare support to Government defense and civil agencies and government contractors, including support to military exercises and operations, diplomatic missions, natural disasters, and refugee care. To protect your workforce, we are at your fingertips: internationalsos.com

Key Responsibilities

This position will support the US Department of Veterans Affairs Critical Staffing Program.  The person in this position will represent International SOS and provide the services outlined below.  The Histology technologist shall be responsible for performing routine and complex histological procedures, preparing technically adequate slides of tissue sections by processing tissue blocks; embedding, cutting, staining, and cover slipping, performing needle biopsies, frozen section procedure, and assisting with autopsy procedures. 

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the below. 

• Receiving, and accessioning specimens from various locations including, but not limited to, surgery, outpatient clinics, and emergency department. 
• Processing tissue into paraffin blocks, cutting staining and cover slipping slides, delivering slides to the pathologist for diagnosis. 
• Assist with autopsy procedures including preparing the body for dissecting, making the initial cavity incision, dissecting and removing tissue, weighing and recording tissue weights and sizes and preserving tissue for microscopic exam, obtaining specimens for microbiologic cultures, closing the incision and preparing the body for delivery to the mortuary. 
• Maintain the histology laboratory in an orderly fashion, filing blocks and slides in accordance established protocols. 
• Other duties as assigned 

Requirements:

• Current Medical Technologist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist license 
• BLS Certified (or ACLS) 
• Associate or Bachelor degree in relevant field is preferred. 
• Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time. 
• May require bending, stooping and lifting to 50 lbs.  
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident Card is required.   
• Must relocate to project site for the duration of the contract.  
• Pass/possess VA Public Trust Clearance 

Compensation | Min: $29/Hr Max: $35/Hr

Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant’s background, experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with geographical market data.

Benefits:

This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k plan and paid time off and annual bonus.  International SOS complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.

International SOS Government Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.