Job Title: Lab Tech
Location: State College, Pennsylvania
Schedule: 8:00AM – 5:00PM x 5
Term: 13-week assignment with the potential for extension
Pay Rate: $47 – $51/hr
Astrya Global, a San Diego based medical staffing agency, is hiring a Lab Tech for a temporary assignment in State College, Pennsylvania. These positions are 13-week contracts with the ability to extend.
Responsibilities for a Lab Tech:
• Work 8-hour day shifts, Monday through Friday
• Must hold ASCP certification as a histotechnologist or possess equivalent certification
• Perform a variety of histological procedures on tissue specimens promptly, efficiently, and accurately under the direction of supervisors
• Assign sequential accession numbers to tissue specimens and maintain absolute certainty of patient identification throughout all processing and handling procedures
• Accurately enter all patient demographic information, specimen source, and physician/surgeon details for each specimen received
• Assist pathologist with gross examination of tissue specimens by providing accurately labeled tissue cassettes, loading and operating the tissue processor, and providing any additional requested assistance
• Process tissue specimens, cut sections from embedded tissue blocks, stain slides, and deliver prepared slides to the pathologist in a timely manner for daily microscopic examination
• Assist pathologist with frozen section preparation immediately upon specimen receipt in the histology department
• Perform special histochemical staining procedures as required by the pathologist within requested timeframes to support timely diagnostic reporting
• Prepare slides or anatomical materials for submission to other laboratories for consultation or processing as directed by the pathologist
• Properly index, file, and store tissue slides and blocks to ensure efficient retrieval at all times
• Ensure slides are retained for the appropriate length of time before discarding
• Assist with the rotation of all patient specimens located in storage sites as needed
Benefits for a Lab Tech:
- Weekly pay every Friday
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Pet Insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan (matching)
- Full-service Credentialing and Corporate Travel Team
- Referral Bonus up to $1,500
Astrya Global Medical Staffing offers 10+ years of staffing experience, 100% domestic support, and is certified by both the Joint Commission and National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations. At Astrya, we are dedicated to helping healthcare professionals find the perfect job.
