Job description
Location
Columbia VA Healthcare System
William Jennings Bryan Dorn Medical Center
6439 Garners Ferry Road
Columbia, SC 29209
Working Hours
VA Business Hours: VA business hours/hours of operation are Monday – Friday 8:00a – 4:30p.
Work Schedule:
The Histology Technician will work Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, excluding weekends and holidays, eight hours shift basis to support services in the Anatomic Pathology when needed.
Qualifications/Credentialing
Candidates must currently possess the Cytotechnologist (CT) (ASCP) or Specialist in Cytotechnology (SCT) (ASCP) certification given by the ASCP Board of Certification and have a minimum of 1 years experience.
Experience and Education
Experience:
- At least two years of experience with routine and complex histopathological and cytopathological procedures to include handling cell blocks, frozen sections, bone marrows, autopsies, and fine-need biopsies as well as preparing technically adequate slides of surgical, cytology, and autopsy specimens by processing, embedding tissue, cutting, staining (including immunohistochemistry), and cover slipping.
OR
Education:
- Four academic years above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with courses related to the occupation such as biological science or chemistry or
- Successful completion of two academic years of study above high school that included at least 24 semester hours in Chemistry and/or in appropriate fields of biological science and successful completion of a 12-month program of education and training in histopathology or cytotechnology.
OR
- Experience/Education Combination.
- Equivalent combination of experience and education are qualifying for entry level for which both education and experience are acceptable. Examples are listed below:
Six months of experience in the health care field and two years of education above high school that included at least six semester hours in health care related courses such as biological science, surgical technician courses or other courses related to the position: or an associate degree in a health care related field.
- Six months of experience in the health care field and successful completion of a course for health care technicians, hospital corpsmen, medical service specialists, or histopathology technicians given by the U.S. Armed Forces.
And
Experience:
- At least two years of experience with routine and complex histopathological and cytopathological procedures to include handling cell blocks, frozen sections, bone marrows, autopsies, and fine-need biopsies as well as preparing technically adequate slides of surgical, cytology, and autopsy specimens by processing, embedding tissue, cutting, staining (including immunohistochemistry), and cover slipping.
Descriptions of Services
The Cytotechnologist will stain, mount, and study cells to detect evidence of cancer, hormonal abnormalities, and other pathological conditions following established standards and practices.
- Examines cell samples to detect abnormalities in the color, shape, or size of cellular components and patterns. Submits slides with abnormal cell structures to pathologists for further examination. Documents specimens by verifying patients and specimens’ information.
- Prepares and analyzes samples such as papanicolaou (PAP) smear body fluids and fine needle aspirations (FNAs) to detect abnormal conditions.
- Maintains effective laboratory operations by adhering to standards of specimen collection, preparation, or laboratory safety. Adjusts, maintains, or repairs laboratory equipment such as microscopes.
- Performs karyotyping or organizing of chromosomes according to standardized ideograms.
- Assigns tasks or coordinates task assignments to ensure adequate performance of laboratory activities.
ABOUT Akicita Federal
Akicita Federal LLC is a Native American Owned company. We specialize in the following three categories: Medical Staffing, Information Technology, Cyber Security.
We are part of a large group of Tiospaye (extended families) within the Tetonwan (Lakota) Nation who identify as Sicangu (burnt thighs). Long ago the Sicangu divided into the Kul Wicasa Oyate (lower people) and the Heyata Wicasa Oyate (uplands people). Our Kul Wicasa ancestors favored lands where the Maka Izita Ska (White River) empties into the Mni Sose (Missouri River), while the Heyata Wicasa lived higher up towards the Paha Sapa (Black Hills). In the 18th century, when French traders began to interact with our people, they translated our Sicangu name into French and began calling us the Brûlées. This is how we eventually became known as the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe.
Our homeland has no formal boundaries. For thousands of years, we have lived in the grasslands and river valleys between the Rocky Mountains and the Great Lakes – in recent centuries, west from the Missouri River in present-day South Dakota to the Platte River, in Nebraska, to the Yellowstone River in Wyoming and Montana, to the edge of the forests in Minnesota south of the Great Lakes.
As we walk along the paths of our ancestors, we Lower Brule people are strong and resilient, and so we continue to work hard to protect and preserve our culture and return to our traditional self-sufficiency in this modern world.
Akicita Federal shares the same principles. We are committed to making sure our team is constantly monitoring the market for the most talented professionals and leveraging the best techniques and practices to attract and hire top talent. Tapping into our expertise, our executive team includes program managers, executive officers, and accredited experts on different aspects such as medical staffing and medical operations.
Our goal is to support the governments vision and mission by building strong teams and strong leaders. Our shared beliefs and values, combined with extensive and diverse experience, have made us successful in driving change and achieving results.
Our Medical Staffing is a professional service that provides temporary or permanent staffing solutions for healthcare facilities and organizations. Our team of experienced healthcare professionals includes, but is not limited to, physicians, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, and other medical personnel. We work closely with our clients to understand their specific staffing needs and provide customized solutions to meet those needs.
Our goal is to help healthcare facilities maintain high levels of patient care and satisfaction by providing reliable and qualified staff on an as-needed basis. We are dedicated to providing top-quality staffing services and strive to build long-lasting partnerships with our clients.
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