Medical Lab Technician, Anatomic Pathology

Company: Virginia Hospital Center Arlington Health System
Location: Arlington
Posted on: May 9, 2022

Job Description:

Medical Lab Technician, Anatomic PathologySchedule: Full TimeLooking for your next career opportunity in healthcare? Come join a top rated hospital! At VHC Health, our staff exceeds expectations by performing at the top-level of the profession. We are looking for a dedicated Medical Lab Technician II who provides valuable assistance to the Histotechnologist and the Pathologists in maintaining facilities and providing the materials necessary for the practice of Anatomic Pathology. The facilities include the areas for autopsies, surgical pathology gross, frozen sections and Histopathology. As a member of the Mayo Clinic Network and a Magnet Hospital, we are dedicated to providing a safe and healthy environment for our patients and employees. Come join a hospital that dedicated to you and your career.VHC Health is a 453-bed nationally recognized Hospital and teaching facility that has been delivering high quality care to the Washington, DC metropolitan area for over 75 years. VHC is a proud member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network (a national network of independent healthcare organizations), a designated Level II Trauma Center and a recognized Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. We are proud to announce that the Leapfrog Group has awarded the hospital with an 'A' grade in Hospital Safety for the 19th year in a row, achieved an Outstanding Patient Experience Award--- for the 10th year in a row and VHC has ranked Number 2 in "Best Hospitals" in the Washington, DC metropolitan area by U.S. News and World Report's 2021-2022 rankings. At VHC we are always striving to provide continued excellence and growth for our employees as well as top notch care for our patients.Join our team and unlock your potential!High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.Five years of Anatomic Pathology experience preferred.Responsible for assisting Pathologists and performing all histology related activities including minimal cutting, staining, coverslipping and labeling of Surgical Pathology specimens. Maintain equipment used for testing and record daily preventative maintenance as required; be able to troubleshoot problems on instruments. Clean and maintain gross and autopsy instruments. File surgical and autopsy blocks, keeping them in an orderly accessioned system. Assist designated personnel in the preparation of solutions and materials for various pathology procedures. Disposes of all tissue specimens as required. Informs appropriate personnel promptly when supplies and supplies of reagents are low or about to expire. Paid Major HolidaysGenerous Paid Time Off / VacationSick TimeHealth InsuranceDental InsuranceFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA)Health Savings Account (HSA)Health Fitness & Education Class DiscountsEmployee Wellness BenefitsHospital Discount for Employees and FamilyVHC Retirement ProgramTuition ReimbursementCareer CoachingFamily Leave401(k) + Matchand much more!

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