Histotechnologist

At Axia Women's Health, recognized as a Great Place to Work for a 2nd year in a row, our vision is to lead the way in improving women's health. At the core of achieving this is a caring, connected, and progressive community of 500 providers across nearly 200 women's health centers in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky. Our rapidly growing network spans OB/GYN physicians, breast health centers, high-risk pregnancy centers, two laboratories, urogynecology care, and fertility centers. Together, Axia Women's Health puts women first by delivering the personalized care needed for women to lead healthier, happier lives.

We are currently recruiting a Histotechnologist for our laboratory in Oaks, PA.

Essential Functions:

• Meets all the responsibility requirements of Histology Technologist as defined by both state and federal law.
• Assists laboratory management in daily operation of all tasks as assigned.
• Practices anatomic laboratory science in the specialty of histology, and is responsible for the examination and processing of biopsy specimens taken from the human body for use in the diagnosis, prevention or treatment of a disease or the assessment of a medical condition.
• Performs tissue preparation to include grossing processing, embedding, microtomy and staining and provides these slides to the pathologist with appropriate documentation and control material for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
• Performs special stains and immunohistological procedures to include all aspects of antigen retrieval, processing and staining to include the quality control and validation.
• Performs the required preventative maintenance on all equipment as defined by the standard operating procedure.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related field (Histotechnology, Biology, Medical Laboratory Science).
• Certification as a Histotechnologist (HT or HTL), Medical Technologist (MT), or Immunohistochemistry Specialist (IHC) by a recognized accrediting agency (e.g., ASCP).
• 5 years' experience in a clinical or hospital laboratory performing both histology procedures to include routine and special stains as well as immunohistochemistry and FISH procedures.
• Strong knowledge of histological techniques, laboratory equipment, and safety procedures.
• Excellent attention to detail and manual dexterity.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Ability to use independent judgement and knowledge to perform all related tasks.

Full-Time Benefits Summary:

• Full-time benefit eligibility beginning the first of the month after hire.
• Choice of multiple medical insurance plans to best meet your needs, with premiums as low as $8 per pay.
• 401(k) matching
• Generous PTO offering with additional time off for volunteering
• Access to Axia providers at little to no cost through Axia's medical insurance.
• Axia-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Free counseling for colleagues and family members, including parents and parents-in-law.
• Additional insurance options including dental, vision, supplemental life insurance, FSA, HSA, identity theft, long term care, pet insurance and more

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