Anatomic Pathology Histotechnician
Morgantown, WV
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
$2,390/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Qualifications
- Allied Health Professional (2 years)
- Histology Technician (2 years)
Description
Job Opportunity: Histotechnician
Location: Morgantown, West Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Shift: Day shift, typically 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM or 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday
Weekend/Holiday Requirements: None
Call/Standby Requirements: None
Dress Code: Hospital scrubs provided
Job Description
- Perform grossing of simple and complex tissue specimens in an Anatomic Pathology Gross Room setting
- Work with equipment such as Epic Beaker AP (LIS system), Cryostat, bone saw, scalpels/knives
- No patient contact involved
- Training and orientation provided by current Pathology Assistants
Required Qualifications
- Certification: Certified Histotechnician (HT) or Certified Histotechnologist (HTL) via ASCP Verification
- Education: Associate’s degree in histotechnology or adequate science education meeting CLIA requirements for high complexity testing personnel; Bachelor’s degree also acceptable
- Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience in histology with significant grossing experience
- BLS (AHA) certification is not required
Additional Information
- Candidates with either HT or HTL certification will be considered
- No requirement to be a generalist or perform phlebotomy
- No prior travel experience required
This position is ideal for histotechnicians with solid grossing skills looking for a day-shift role without weekend or holiday work.
Employer
Access Healthcare
Access Healthcare aims to provide superior service to our nursing family by providing around the clock support, competitive pay packages and an unmatched benefits package! Unlike other agencies, we offer a true family feel and work with you to find the placement that is right for you. We offer one of the top leading pay packages in the industry and we are ready to get you the money you deserve!
Access Healthcare was founded by two travel nurses, Danielle and Diego, who had a dream and a shared vision of creating an agency which all nurses would want to work with. Our passion has led us to where we are today as one of the top 10 agencies in our home state of New Jersey, with access to contracts in all 50 states! We encourage you to join our team and we cannot wait to get to know you!
About Morgantown, WV
As a Travel Histology Technician in Morgantown, WV here's what you should know:- Morgantown's cost of living is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs in Morgantown are around 82°F, with winter lows around 22°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Morgantown and can be found with relative ease.
- Morgantown is fairly car-friendly, but it also has a public transportation system in place for those who prefer not to drive.
- Morgantown has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the surrounding mountainous terrain.
- There is a large population of travel nurses in Morgantown.
- Morgantown offers a variety of restaurants, including local eateries and international cuisine.
- It has a vibrant art and music scene, with opportunities to enjoy live performances.
- Sports enthusiasts can partake in various outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and water sports.
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