Histology Technician

This position is contingent on contract award.This position will support the US Department of Veterans Affairs Critical Staffing Program.  The person in this position will represent International SOS and provide services outlined below: International SOS is looking for an individual who is an experienced histology technician to process and prepare tissue samples for microscopic examination by performing tasks such as embedding, sectioning, and staining specimens. This role is essential for assisting pathologists in diagnosing diseases and guiding patient treatment decisions based on the analysis of tissue characteristics.Key ResponsibilitiesResponsible for grossing tissue specimens, accessioning them into the computer system, embedding, cutting, staining and cover-slipping tissue.  Prepare special stains for tissue per request of pathologists.  Assist the pathologists in the cutting of surgical, frozen sections, and possibly autopsies.  Processes specimens using equipment, instruments, or techniques to prepare them for specific analysis, controls physical conditions, responds to time factors to ensure that the physiological state-of-the-art specimen is maintained.  Serve as the back-up morgue assistant in the absence of the contract diener.  Assistance the pathologist during autopsies to include, but not limited to, identification, set up, general assistance, body closure, and clean up. Positively identify patients prior to sample collection and samples prior to testing or aliquoting. Safeguards electronic and paper patient information.  Independently test, evaluate, document, and report patient testing and Quality Control (QC). Identify, document, and resolve any collection, processing, testing or reporting issues.  Assure patient-centered care and provide service in a manner that is professional and avoid complaints from all stakeholders and customers. This list is non-exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake additional duties that are not specifically listed above.