Laboratory/Histology Tech

GTT, LLC

Winston Salem, NC

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Banking Services, Biology, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Chemical Processes, Epic Systems, Financial Services, Fortune 500 Customers, Histology, Identify Issues, Insurance, Laboratory, Microscopy, Microwaves, Pathology, Registered Training Organisation (RTO), Retail, Sample/Specimen Processing, Training/Teaching, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Winston Salem, NC
POSTED
3 days ago
###RTO after booking is not allowed and is not allowed to be worked out onsite. Any call-offs or additional RTO on unit, could possibly turn into a cancel and DNR###

***TUESDAY - SATURDAY SCHEDULE***

%%%UNIT NEEDS A HISTOTECH WITH IHC (Immunohistochemistry) EXPERIENCE%%%

FOR ALL TECHS:
***The expected start date is based on Novant s schedule but is subject to change depending on class and trainer availability. Travelers may start on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday of the first week, and must be fully available with no other commitments to accommodate any schedule changes. Missing any portion of orientation may result in a delayed or canceled start.

***Novant will confirm the final start date on the Tuesday prior to the start week.

REQUIRED SKILLS / CERTS / EXP:
Minimum Years of Experience: 2 Years of Experience REQUIRED
Traveler Experience required: No
Locals Accepted / Rate Difference: Yes
*Work Setting Skills REQUIRED: hospital clinical laboratory
*Grossing and fixation Skills REQUIRED: Core biopsies, Curettings, Decalcification, Excision specimens, Incisional biopsies, Shave biopsies & Smears and squash preparations
*Tissue Processing Skills REQUIRED: Automatic tissue processor, Calcified/decalcified tissue, Clearing/types of agents, Dehydration/ types of agents, GI Processing Schedule & Microwave Processing
* Embedding and Microtomy Skills REQUIRED: Automated/Manual Microtome, Cuts tissue sections using microtome and cryostat, Cutting blocks, Embedding GI specimens, Embedding large specimens, Embedding Molds, Embedding skin techniques, Embedding smalls and bigs, Histology Cassettes, Microtomy of Fatty Tissue, Microtomy of hard tissue, Paraffin Wax sections & Removing foreign objects as allowed by protocol
*Staining Skills REQUIRED: Basic dye stains, Hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) stain, Identifying Artifacts & Prepares slides for staining

%%%UNIT NEEDS A HISTOTECH WITH IHC (Immunohistochemistry) EXPERIENCE%%%

*Certs: ASCP-HT

PREFERRED SKILLS / CERTS / EXP:
-Work Setting Skills: commercial or reference laboratories,
-Grossing and Fixation Skills: additive fixatives, Cell component preservation indications and contra-indications for use, Coagulant/ non-coagulant fixatives, Enzyme Histochemistry, Frozen Section/tissues, Immunohistochemistry, In-situ hybridization, Methods of freezing, Non-additive fixatives, & Reagents types/components
-Types of Microscopy Skills: Brightfield microscopy, Dark Field, Nomarski, Phase Contrast, Scanning Electron Microscopy & Transmission Electron Microscopy
-Embedding and Microtomy Skills: Gelatin/adhesive media, Microtomy of Frozen sections & Precision microtomy
-Staining Skills: Carbohydrates and amyloid, Connective and muscle, Cytoplasmic stains, Differentiation, Giemsa and all formulations, IHC staining, Nuclear stain, Periodic Acid-Schiff (Client) stain, Prepares frozen section and mounts sections on glass slides & Special Stains
-Mounting procedures Skills: Aqueous, Coverslip, Refractive index & Resinous
-Additional Skills: 24 Hour Urine
Certs: ASCP-HTL

JOB DETAILS:
Target Ratios: 500 blocks/night
Shift: Tuesday-Saturday 2am-11:00a, 5 shifts 8 hours with a lunch.
40 hours can be offered.
Will accept 13-week contracts.
Call Requirement: No call.
Float Requirement: None.

PATIENT DIAGNOSES: Preferred (not required) exp: Neonates, Infants, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics

SPECIAL PROCEDURES / UNIT DETAILS: Employee is responsible for preparing sections of body tissue for examination by a pathologist to diagnose body dysfunction and malignancy. This includes the preparation of tissue specimens of human origin for diagnostic or teaching purposes. Employee will process sections of body tissue by fixation, dehydration, embedding, sectioning, decalcification, micro incineration, mounting and prepares dyes and chemical solutions and processes frozen sections.
Employee works with 4 other histotechs to process, cut and embed 500 blocks per night on average.

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: Preferred exp: Leica Peloris Tissue Processor, Tissue Tek VIP Tissue Processor, Tissue Tek Prisma H&E Stainer

UNIT SYSTEMS: EPIC (preferred)

UNIT ORIENTATION: 2.75 hrs online, 8hrs in person
Hospital Orientation week one: traveler must be available for classes each day.

About GTT
GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the US and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!

About the Company

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GTT, LLC

Global Technical Talent is a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation (www.Chenega.com) with over 1.3 billion US$ in revenue and 5800 US employees. We provide Total Talent Solutions, Global staffing, SOW, RPO, Direct Sourcing, and Global Payroll with physical offices in US, Canada, and India. GTT Digital headquartered in Toronto specializes in providing high-tech digital and banking talent to some of the nation’s largest financial institutions. GTT has been a leader in the staffing industry for over 22 years and is one of the largest staffing firms in the New England region. We are known for our Fortune 500 clientele and cutting-edge, technology-driven recruiting infrastructure.

We are a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation that highly values diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients and partners are among the most successful and innovative organizations in the world. Our top clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, and financial services firms, some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies, and prestigious educational institutions in the Ivy League tier.

There is always a new opportunity for success when you look through all of the open job opportunities on our website’s career page. Just click on this link: https://bit.ly/gttcareers

Awards
SIA’s Best Staffing Firm to Work for ( 2019 -2023)
SIA’s Fastest Growing Staffing Firm
Inc 5000 Company
NH Business Magazines Fast 5 fastest growing companies.

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2004
WEBSITE
http://www.gttit.com