Histotechnologist

Position Title: Histotechnologist

Job Description

Summary Join the team at VHC Health, a nationally recognized, 548-bed teaching hospital in Arlington, Virginia, committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care. As a Histotechnologist, you will play a vital role in supporting accurate and timely diagnostic services that directly impact patient outcomes. This is an opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art laboratory, alongside a collaborative team of skilled professionals, in a hospital recognized for quality, safety, and innovation. If you are passionate about precision, scientific excellence, and making a real difference in patient care, this role offers both professional growth and the chance to contribute to a highly respected healthcare organization. At VHC Health, you’re more than an employee, you’re part of a team that values collaboration, respect, and growth. You’ll work alongside highly skilled professionals in a supportive environment where your voice is heard, your contributions matter, and your career development is a priority. With state-of-the-art facilities, expanding specialty services, and strong community partnerships, VHC Health offers the opportunity to build a meaningful, long-term career while making a real difference for patients and the community we serve.

Job Description

Purpose & Scope: The Histotechnologist provides valuable assistance to the Lead Histotechnologist, Medical Technologist and the Pathologists in maintaining facilities and providing the materials necessary for the practice of Anatomic Pathology. The facilities include the areas for autopsies, surgical pathology gross, frozen sections and Histopathology Education: Bachelor's degree in medical technology is required.

Experience

• Five years of experience in anatomical pathology is preferred.
• Certification/Licensure: None.
• Physical
• Requirements:
• Administrative: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential function of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions: Repetitive movement of hands and fingers - typing and/or writing.

Walking

• moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, sometimes for long distances. Frequent standing, walking, stooping, kneeling or crouching. Reach with hands and arms. Frequent communications, verbal and written, and auditory acuity. Visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess. Cope with mental, emotional stress associated with this position. Operate Office machines properly and in accordance with Hospital safety standards. Perform light lifting (up to 15 pounds). Ability to work within deadlines with frequent interruptions. Ability to work in accordance with Hospital Safety Standards.