Histo Tech Level II - Pathology

Health First; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Melbourne, Florida, seeks a laboratory technician to prepare tissue specimens for examination. Responsibilities include embedding tissue, performing staining procedures, and maintaining quality control. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma, Florida HTL licensure, and one year of lab experience. Ideal candidates must possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Weekend shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• One year laboratory-related work experience.
• Willing and able to work with biohazardous/toxic materials following OSHA guidelines.
• Must pass color blindness test.

Responsibilities

• Accurately embed tissue according to industry standards.
• Produce high-quality tissue sections consistently.
• Prepare solutions and reagents for special stain procedures.
• Maintain accurate patient identification throughout workflows.
• Perform daily quality control of slides.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Ability to multi-task

Knowledge of quality assurance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Florida HTL Licensure

HT or HTL ASCP Certification

Job description

Overview

To be fully engaged in providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Experience, and Stewardship by performing laboratory preparation of tissue specimens for microscopic examination by the pathologists which may include but is not limited to gross assist, frozen sections, processing, embedding, and staining (routine, special and immunohistochemistry). Prepares tissue specimens and performs histological procedures.

Responsibilities

• Accurately embed tissue according to industry standards.
• Produce high-quality tissue sections in an expedient and consistent manner.
• Prepare solutions and reagents for special stain procedures.
• Obtain and validate tissue used in special stains.
• Perform all special stain procedures.
• May prepare solutions and reagents for immunohistochemistry procedures.
• Perform routine, special, and immunohistochemistry staining.
• Maintain accurate patient identification throughout all workflows.
• Perform daily quality control of slides for overall quality of preparation, including but not limited to staining intensity and artifacts.
• Maintain daily quality control logs and other required documentation.
• Maintain equipment and instruments in good operating conditions; acknowledge malfunctions, troubleshoot, and notify supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Licensure: Florida HTL
• Certification: HT or HTL ASCP
• Work Experience: One year laboratory related work experience.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Willing and able to work with biohazardous/toxic materials following OSHA guidelines.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work with computers and can demonstrate basic computer skills.
• Must be able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of quality assurance and quality control procedures.
• Must be able to work weekends and take call (30-minute response time required) when needed.

Physical Requirements

• Visual acuity and manual dexterity to perform clinical/technical tasks.
• Must pass color blindness test.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time (2-3 hours).
• Must be able to sit and operate a computer.