Anne Arundel Gastroenterology Associates (AAGA) a Covenant Physician Partner, located in beautiful Annapolis, Maryland, is looking for a Fulltime Histology Technician to join our talented and growing team. About the Opportunity As the Histology Technician, you will perform paraffin embedding for biopsy specimens to prepare for microscopic evaluations by the pathologist for surgical cases. You will assume responsibility for the quality of the tissue slides, following technical and quality control... more details
Anne Arundel Gastroenterology Associates (AAGA) a Covenant Physician Partner, located in beautiful Annapolis, Maryland, is looking for a Fulltime Histology Technician to join our talented and growing team.
About the Opportunity
As the Histology Technician, you will perform paraffin embedding for biopsy specimens to prepare for microscopic evaluations by the pathologist for surgical cases. You will assume responsibility for the quality of the tissue slides, following technical and quality control procedures. You will be responsible for documentation and may also assist with grossing.
Essential Duties
- Responsible for the preparation of tissue specimens for microscopic evaluations by the pathologist, including surgical, research and outside cases.
- Assumes responsibility for quality of tissue slides, following technical and quality control procedures.
- Maintains work area equipment supplies.
- Performs special techniques including special stains.
- Monitors compliance with safety regulations.
- Performs other related duties as needed.
About the Candidate
Minimum Requirements:
- Previous Experience with paraffin embedding for biopsy specimens
- Associate degree, or at least 60 semester hours of academic credit from a regionally accredited college or university
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience with grossing
- Registered as Histology Technician HT (ASCP)
About
Anne Arundel Gastroenterology (AAGA) is one of the top surgical centers in the country. This role entails working with compassionate, highly skilled providers and their professional support staff to provide efficient, patient-focused care in a private and comfortable setting.
The Bestgate Road office is located near excellent shopping and dining options and just a few miles from the Naval Academy. The office is easily accessible from the 50 and with much to do and see nearby!
What We Offer
- Generous paid time off in addition to national holidays, two floating holidays, and a birthday holiday
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance after 30 days of employment
- Voluntary employee and dependent life plans
- Short and Long-term disability
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account eligibility
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity insurance
- $250 of professional development funds provided every year
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 annually
- Free counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
- Invest in your future with a company match on your 401k
- Associate discounts at major retailers such as Amazon Prime, Costco, and Sam’s Club
- Travel discounts with Hertz and Liberty Mutual
- Verizon Wireless discounts
- Free legal assistance through RocketLawyer
- Pet Insurance
- RN.com subscription reimbursement
- Access to our free mental wellness program – Sibly
Covenant Physician Partners is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Covenant does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.