Histotechnologist/Cytotechnologist

Histotechnologist/Cytotechnologist
Full Time (Monday-Friday)

The Department of Veterans Affairs New Jersey Health Care System seeks a Histotechnologist/ Cytotechnologist with a background in histotechnology and ASCP registration or eligibility. Responsibilities include processing, embedding, cutting, and routine and special staining. A background in frozen sections and MOH's technique, experience using Ventana Special Stainer, and BenchMarkXT preferred. In addition, the professional in this role should be familiar with cytoprepatory techniques and be able to assist physicians in specimen collection and preparation in FNA's, QA, QC to microscopically evaluate GYN and Non-GYN specimens using SurePath System (for Cytotechnologist).

We offer a competitive market-based salary commensurate with experience and a comprehensive federal benefits package. Qualified candidates may be eligible for a signing bonus as well as credit toward annual leave accrual, based on non-federal or non-military service experience.

The VANJ Health Care System is located within 15 miles of Manhattan. All applicants must be U.S. Citizens. Please send resume to: Erica Nyland, Human and Learning Resources (05), VANJHCS, 385 Tremont Avenue, East Orange, NJ 07018. Fax: 973-395-7148. Email: erica.nyland@va.gov

The VA is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/H.
Principals only. No recruiters please.