What are the responsibilities and job description for the Histotechnologist position at Aptive?
Job Summary
Job Title: Histotechnologist (Histo Tech)
Location: White River Junction VA Medical Center
Job Summary:
The Histotechnologist (HT) will be responsible for processing, embedding, cutting, staining, and cover-slipping tissue specimens for pathological examination. The role also includes assisting with frozen sections and autopsies.
Primary Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Process and prepare tissue specimens by fixation, embedding, sectioning, and staining.
- Perform routine and special staining techniques as per pathologists’ requests.
- Operate laboratory equipment such as microtomes, tissue processors, and automated stainers.
- Assist pathologists during frozen sections, surgical procedures, and autopsies.
- Maintain proper documentation and quality control logs.
- Ensure compliance with CAP, CLIA, and VA laboratory standards.
- Follow safety and infection control protocols for handling biohazardous materials.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Histotechnology, Medical Laboratory Science, or a related field.
- National certification as a Histotechnologist (HT) by ASCP or AMT.
- Minimum of three (3) years of recent experience in histology and cytology.
- Proficiency in tissue processing, microtomy, and staining.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced laboratory setting while maintaining quality standards.
Desired Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in a VA medical facility or federal healthcare environment.
- Familiarity with laboratory information systems (LIS).
About Aptive
Arrow ARC supports Veterans Health Administration facilities and offices across the U.S. with health care staffing and program support via the 10-year Integrated Critical Staffing Program (ICSP). We provide staffing solutions to address critical shortages in VHA medical facilities caused by turnover, recruitment issues, seasonal needs, surges or emergencies.
Arrow is a certified Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business joint venture between Artemis ARC and Aptive Resources, two award-winning companies that share an agile, mission-focused, results driven approach in the federal sector. Arrow provides management consulting services and specializes in working with federal government agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs and Office of Personnel Management.
EEO Statement
Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.
Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.
