Histotechnologist - Dermatology

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits :

401(k)

401(k) matching

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Vision insurance

NOW HIRING! HISTOTECHNOLOGIST. WE WILL TRAIN!

Primary Job Responsibilities :

• POSITION IS PART-TIME OR FULL TIME (NEGOTIABLE)
• Helps the on-site Histotech with histologic slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by dermatopathologist : and sections of human tissue, cut, mount and stain tissue specimen received from internal dermatology clinics.
• Operates laboratory equipment to fix, dehydrate, and infiltrate with wax, tissue specimens to be preserved for study by dermatopathologist. Prepares slides of specimens, using specified stain, to enhance visibility under microscope.
• Prepares slides for ordered special stains.
• Examines slides under microscope to ensure tissue preparation meets laboratory requirements.
• May study slides under microscope to detect deviations from norm and report abnormalities for further study.
• Maintains all laboratory quality control logs.
• Maintain laboratory readiness and compliance for CAP and CLIA accreditation

Compensation :

• Highly Competitive Hourly wages that commensurate with experience and market pay scale

Equipment Operated :

• Standard laboratory equipment including but not limited to ventilation hoods, tissue processors, microtomes, embedding stations, autostainers, manual strainers, coverslipper. Also includes routine office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc.

Education / Licensure Requirements :

• Associates Degree or higher; ASCP certification (HT or HTL); Florida state licensure (Histotechnologist or Histotechnology Supervisor)

Work Environment :

• Medical laboratory, well lighted, well ventilated. Continual interaction with others. Occasional evening work.

Physical Requirements :

• Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks normally associated with a laboratory including walking, bending, standing, lifting, reaching, and sitting for extended periods of time.