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ID: Shift: Night 5x8-Hour (02:00 - 11:00) Description: ###RTO after booking is not allowed and is not allowed to be worked out onsite. Any call-offs or additional RTO on unit could possibly turn into a cancel and DNR###***TUESDAY - SATURDAY SCHEDULE***%%%UNIT NEEDS A HISTOTECH WITH IHC (Immunohistochemistry) EXPERIENCE%%%FOR ALL TECHS:***The expected start date is based on Novant s schedule but is subject to change depending on class and trainer availability. Travelers may start on Wednesday Thursday or Friday of the first week and must be fully available with no other commitments to accommodate any schedule changes. Missing any portion of orientation may result in a delayed or canceled start.***Novant will confirm the final start date on the Tuesday prior to the start SKILLS / CERTS / EXP:Minimum Years of Experience: 2 Years of Experience REQUIREDTraveler Experience required: NoLocals Accepted / Rate Difference: Yes*Work Setting Skills REQUIRED: hospital clinical laboratory*Grossing and fixation Skills REQUIRED: Core biopsies Curettings Decalcification Excision specimens Incisional biopsies Shave biopsies & Smears and squash preparations *Tissue Processing Skills REQUIRED: Automatic tissue processor Calcified/decalcified tissue Clearing/types of agents Dehydration/ types of agents GI Processing Schedule & Microwave Processing * Embedding and Microtomy Skills REQUIRED: Automated/Manual Microtome Cuts tissue sections using microtome and cryostat Cutting blocks Embedding GI specimens Embedding large specimens Embedding Molds Embedding skin techniques Embedding smalls and bigs Histology Cassettes Microtomy of Fatty Tissue Microtomy of hard tissue Paraffin Wax sections & Removing foreign objects as allowed by protocol *Staining Skills REQUIRED: Basic dye stains Hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) stain Identifying Artifacts & Prepares slides for staining %%%UNIT NEEDS A HISTOTECH WITH IHC (Immunohistochemistry) EXPERIENCE%%%*Certs: ASCP-HTPREFERRED SKILLS / CERTS / EXP:-Work Setting Skills: commercial or reference laboratories-Grossing and Fixation Skills: additive fixatives Cell component preservation indications and contra-indications for use Coagulant/ non-coagulant fixatives Enzyme Histochemistry Frozen Section/tissues Immunohistochemistry In-situ hybridization Methods of freezing Non-additive fixatives & Reagents types/components -Types of Microscopy Skills: Brightfield microscopy Dark Field Nomarski Phase Contrast Scanning Electron Microscopy & Transmission Electron Microscopy -Embedding and Microtomy Skills: Gelatin/adhesive media Microtomy of Frozen sections & Precision microtomy -Staining Skills: Carbohydrates and amyloid Connective and muscle Cytoplasmic stains Differentiation Giemsa and all formulations IHC staining Nuclear stain Periodic Acid-Schiff (PAS) stain Prepares frozen section and mounts sections on glass slides & Special Stains -Mounting procedures Skills: Aqueous Coverslip Refractive index & Resinous -Additional Skills: 24 Hour UrineCerts: ASCP-HTLJOB DETAILS:Target Ratios: 500 blocks/nightShift: Tuesday-Saturday 2am-11:00a 5 shifts 8 hours with a lunch.40 hours can be accept 13-week Requirement: No Requirement: DIAGNOSES: Preferred (not required) exp: Neonates Infants Pediatrics Adolescents Adults GeriatricsSPECIAL PROCEDURES / UNIT DETAILS: Employee is responsible for preparing sections of body tissue for examination by a pathologist to diagnose body dysfunction and malignancy. This includes the preparation of tissue specimens of human origin for diagnostic or teaching purposes. Employee will process sections of body tissue by fixation dehydration embedding sectioning decalcification micro incineration mounting and prepares dyes and chemical solutions and processes frozen works with 4 other histotechs to process cut and embed 500 blocks per night on EQUIPMENT: Preferred exp: Leica Peloris Tissue Processor Tissue Tek VIP Tissue Processor Tissue Tek Prisma H&E StainerUNIT SYSTEMS: EPIC (preferred)UNIT ORIENTATION: 2.75 hrs online 8hrs in personHospital Orientation week one: traveler must be available for classes each day. Modified Time:7/15/2026 12:00:00 AM Account Manager: Monica Brattich Account Manager Email: COVID-19 Vaccine: Not Required Flu Vaccine: Required - Medical/Religious Exemptions Only Submittals:Med Job Requirements & Qualifications Previous Charge Experience : - Years of Experience : 2 Patient Ratio Experience : Charting System Experience : Preferred Charting System Name : Epic Community Hospital Experience : - LTAC Experience : - Trauma Level I Experience : - Trauma Level II Experience : - Travel Experience Required : - Certifications : ASCP-HTL* ASCP-HTSkills : Additive fixatives* Aqueous* Automated/Manual Microtome Automatic tissue processor Basic dye stains Brightfield microscopy* Calcified/decalcified tissue Carbohydrates and amyloid* Cell component preservation indications and contra-indications for use* Clearing/types of agents Coagulant/ non-coagulant fixatives* Commercial or Reference Laboratories* Connective and muscle* Core biopsies Coverslip* Curettings Cuts tissue sections using microtome and cryostat Cutting blocks Cytoplasmic stains* Dark Field* Decalcification Dehydration/ types of agents Differentiation* Embedding GI specimens Embedding large specimens Embedding Molds Embedding skin techniques Embedding smalls and bigs Enzyme Histochemistry* Excision specimens Frozen Section/tissues* Gelatin/adhesive media* GI Processing Schedule Giemsa and all formulations* Hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) stain Histology Cassettes Hospital clinical laboratory Identifying Artifacts IHC staining* Immunohistochemistry In-situ hybridization* Incisional biopsies Methods of freezing* Microtomy of Fatty Tissue Microtomy of Frozen sections* Microtomy of hard tissue Microwave Processing Nomarski* Non-additive fixatives* Nuclear stains* Paraffin Wax sections Periodic Acid-Schiff (PAS) stain* Phase Contrast* Precision microtomy* Prepares frozen section and mounts sections on glass slides* Prepares slides for staining Reagents types/components* Refractive index* Removing foreign objects as allowed by protocol Resinous* Scanning Electron Microscopy* Shave biopsies Smears and squash preparations Special Stains* Transmission Electron Microscopy* 24 Hour Urine* Unit Details Staffing & Scheduling Scheduling Type : - Patient Ratios Days : - Patient Ratios Nights : - Patient Ratios Weekends : - Float Required : - Call Required : - Weekend Coverage : - Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract : - Pre-Approved Time Off : - Orientation Hours : 10.75 Facility & Patient Care Details Patient Age Groups : - Daily Census : 500 blocks/night Number of Visits Per Day : - Number of Rooms : - Number of Beds : - Additional Unit Information Interdisciplinary Support : - Patient Diagnoses : Preferred (not required) exp: Neonates Infants Pediatrics Adolescents Adults Geriatrics Special Procedures/Unit Details : Employee is responsible for preparing sections of body tissue for examination by a pathologist to diagnose body dysfunction and malignancy. This includes the preparation of tissue specimens of human origin for diagnostic or teaching purposes. Employee will process sections of body tissue by fixation dehydration embedding sectioning decalcification micro incineration mounting and prepares dyes and chemical solutions and processes frozen sections. Employee works with 4 other histotechs to process cut and embed 500 blocks per night on average. Special Equipment : Preferred exp: Leica Peloris Tissue Processor Tissue Tek VIP Tissue Processor Thermo Fisher Excelsior Tissue Processor Tissue Tek Prisma H&E Stainer #Tier2 Crisis Response Compliance Candidate must go into the lab within 48 hours after signing. All testing must be completed within 48 hours. Submission Process : All units are utilizing Clinical for direct profile review Submission Details : Former Novant/New Hanover employees (PERM/PRN/EP) must wait 12 months before applying. Disclosure required (with hospital name/dates employed) at submission; facility approval needed. Current travel Per Diem clinicians arent eligible for travel contracts they must choose one. Include status and intent in the submission. Local candidates ( 50 miles) : Lower rate applies. RTO : Up to 7 days auto approved (no holidays). Must work 2 of 3 major holidays. No RTO during first week. All RTO must be pre-approved. Cannot request additional RTO after signing. NC or Compact license pending OK for submittal. Floating: Candidates must be open to floating within/near facility per job description. Travel pairs : Allowed (must be on different units and disclosed). Charting : See job description. References can be pending at submission. Modules : Pre-start modules are non-billable time spent on modules should be margined separately from orientation hours. Acute Care: 8-10 hours of modules Non-Acute: 4-5 hours of modules Must be completed pre-start and annually (varies by specialty) Conducted online - must use Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge as your browser Submittal Details: #Tier2 Crisis Response ComplianceCandidate must go into the lab within 48 hours after testing must be completed within 48 Process:All units are utilizing Clinical for direct profile reviewSubmission Details:FormerNovant/New Hanover employees (PERM/PRN/EP)must wait 12 monthsbefore applying. Disclosure required (with hospital name/dates employed) at submission; facility approval travel Per Diem cliniciansarent eligible for travel contracts they must choose one. Include status and intent in the candidates ( 50 miles): Lower rate : Up to 7 days auto approved (no holidays). Must work 2 of 3 major holidays. No RTO during first week. All RTO must be pre-approved. Cannot request additional RTO after or Compact licensepending OKfor :Candidates must be open to floating within/near facility per job pairs: Allowed (must be on different units and disclosed).Charting: See job be pending at :Pre-start modules are non-billable time spent on modules should be margined separately from orientation Care: 8-10hours of modulesNon-Acute: 4-5 hoursof modulesMust be completed pre-start and annually (varies by specialty)Conducted online - must use Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge as your browser Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:91