Histologist

Tampa General Hospital; Brooksville (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital in Brooksville, FL, is seeking a Histologist to perform all histology functions, respond to frozen sections, immunostaining and special staining by automated and manual methods. Processes tissues for microscopic examination and maintains records per policy.

The role requires one year histology experience in a hospital lab, an Associate’s Degree in Histology, and Florida-registered licensure; the position is full-time, on-site at TGH Brooksville.

Qualifications

• One year experience in Histology in Hospital laboratory setting.
• Associate's Degree Histology required.
• Florida or Compact State license/registration as Clinical Lab Technologist.

Responsibilities

• Perform histology tests and procedures for patient specimens.
• Assist pathologist with frozen section procedures.
• Prepare reagents and maintain records.
• Ensure specimen quality and proper labeling.
• Communicate with nursing staff and physicians regarding results.

Skills

Histology procedures

Quality control

Sample handling

Communication with clinicians

Education

Associate's Degree Histology

Associate's Degree Related Science

Tools

Histology instrumentation

Slide staining

Job description

Job Description - Histologist (260002TP)

Job Description

Histologist - (260002TP)

Description

Responsible for performing all Histology functions and procedures for all patient specimens that include responding to frozen sections, immunostaining and special staining by both automated and manual methods. Processes tissues for microscopic examination. Operates instrumentation, prepares reagents and maintains records according to established policies and procedures. Communicates with nursing and physicians regarding patient specimens and results.

Essential Functions

Maintains a high level of productivity, versatility and cooperation, the Histotechnologist (HT) performs all tests as specified in procedure manuals and protocols in compliance with the standards of practice. The HT is expected to comply with standards of practice.

Checks to ensure patient demographics and specimen source match. Independently assesses quality of specimen with regard to adequate volume, received in proper transport solution and container and received within acceptable time limits

Promptly notifies appropriate individuals when inadequate specimens are received, and documents so patient care is not compromised

Assists the pathologist with frozen section procedures

Tests are performed as per procedure and within the guidelines and limitations of the test to ensure accuracy of results.

Solutions and stains are prepared following written procedures

Tissues are processed, cut and mounted on slides appropriately for staining as per procedure. If not listed, is able to assess the correct method through use of reference material

Slides are correctly stained, cover slipped and labeled for examination

Tissue blocks and slides are filed and stored in proper order for retrieval when necessary

Obtains tissues for special studies and expedites process according to department protocol

Prepares and sends out any outside consults for special procedures

Demonstrates competency in all Histotechnologist and Histology Assistant procedures annually

Qualifications

Education

Associate's Degree Histology

Associate's Degree Related Science

License/Registration

Clinical Lab Technologist - Issued by Florida or Compact State

Work Experience and Additional Information

One year experience in Histology in Hospital laboratory setting

Primary Location

Work Locations

TGH Brooksville 17240 Cortez Boulevard Brooksville 34601

Eligible for Remote Work : On Site

Job

Laboratory Services

Organization

Schedule

Full-time

Scheduled Days : Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday