Histotechnologist
Morgantown, West Virginia
Ruby Memorial Hospital

Histotechnologist - Histology

Location: Morgantown, West Virginia Unit: Clinical Labs Anatomic Pathology (Histology lab) Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Days, 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Histotechnology or a related field
• Current licensure as required by the state board where services will be provided. In West Virginia, this is a High Complexity Testing Personnel (HCTP) License, Histologist License, or Trainee License issued by the WV Department of Health
• Histotechnologist (HTL) certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP)
• Proficiency in grossing small biopsy specimens (skin, GI) and some moderately complex specimens (placentas)
• Ability to work independently and complete workload in a timely manner
• Effective communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of grossing experience
• Experience with a laboratory information system (LIS)

Schedule

• Primarily 0800-1630, Monday through Friday; start time may flex between 0800 and 0900
• Scheduling notes also mention start times of 5 AM or 7:30 AM
• No self-scheduling or block scheduling
• Shift summary states no weekends, holidays, or call, but scheduling notes mention limited Saturday call (breast cases) and no holidays

Work Environment and Duties

• Fast-paced academic lab
• Work is limited to the Histology lab. No generalist work or phlebotomy
• No patient contact
• Prior experience with muscle or kidney biopsies is not required
• Equipment includes Ventana IHC instruments, H&E stainer, and cryostat
• The lab has a manager and 3 supervisors
• Department-specific orientation provided. Trained on all necessary tasks before working independently
• Dress code: lab-appropriate attire required, no open-toed shoes, scrubs permitted
• BLS certification not required