Histocompatibility Lab Assistant
Washington, District of Columbia
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Laboratory Assistant

Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position: Histocompatibility Lab Assistant
• Shift: Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM (5 days a week, 8 hours per day)
• No on-call, weekend, or float requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Case assembly and slide delivery to Surgical Pathology and assigned pathologist
• Arrange and fill surgical blocks; assist with moving blocks to storage
• Pick up STAT requests from Surgical Pathology twice daily (around 3 PM and 6 PM)
• Assist with changing tissue processors and H&E stainer
• Arrange and log supplies
• Perform other duties as requested

Required Qualifications

• Valid Clinical Lab Assistant license in District of Columbia
• Minimum 1 year of Clinical Lab Assistant experience within the last year

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Criminal background check within 90 days, covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in the past 7 years
• Education verification for highest degree as required by the position
• Drug screening within 90 days of start (does not include marijuana)
• Annual physical exam confirming ability to perform work without accommodations and free from communicable disease
• Immunizations and health documentation including:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years (preferred)
  • Documentation of MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccines or positive titers
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccine or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season
• Valid driver's license if driving is an essential job function

References & Work History

• Two positive supervisory references supporting at least 2 years of experience within the last 3 years
• Complete 7 years of work history with no gaps, including education, employment, license, and contact information
• For travel contracts, at least 1 prior travel assignment or 1 month of per diem assignment required

Certifications & Competencies

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required (AHA or ARC)
• Other certifications as applicable based on unit or specialty requirements

Additional Notes

• Candidates must complete facility-specific modules prior to start
• Background checks and attestations must be completed before hire
• Annual safety manual acknowledgment required

This position is ideal for experienced Laboratory Assistants seeking a travel contract opportunity with a defined schedule and no weekend or on-call duties.