Histopathology Specialist

Histopathology Tech

**Responsibilities:**

* Performs duties within the scope of the Histopathology Tech professional certification.
* Collects adequate and properly labeled specimens.
* Determines current clinician orders in the computer, per Laboratory procedures.
* Processes specimens for testing and/or shipment to another laboratory for testing.
* Maintains and ensures cleanliness of adequate stock of supplies and rotates stock as needed to ensure supplies are used according to expiration dates.
* Receives specimens and accompanying request forms for any of the tests that can be performed, and checks each for proper identification.
* Communicates the daily status and problems about the laboratory output to team members and senior management of the service.

**Requirements:**

* Education: A baccalaureate degree and successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Histotechnician or Histotechnolgist program.
* Certification: Certification by ASCP as a Histotechnologist (HTL) or Histopathology Technician (HT).

**About the Facility:**

Dallas VA Medical Center provides primary care and specialty health services, including cardiology, mental health services, treatment for spinal cord injuries, suicide prevention, women's health care, and more.

**About KurzSolutions:**

KurzSolutions is committed to improving health outcomes by providing well-managed companies with the top healthcare talent in the market.

KurzSolutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

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