Histologist

Baycare; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

401K Match

Annual bonus

Wellness opportunities

Discounts

Job summary

BayCare Health System in Tampa, FL seeks a Histologist for a PRN schedule at St. Joseph's Hospital. Key duties include tissue processing, embedding, sectioning, staining, and ensuring regulatory-compliant record-keeping.

The role supports diagnostic workflows and requires HT certification with related training or experience. The position offers a competitive rewards package with benefits, tuition assistance, and 401K matching.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• ASCP Certified Histotechnician (HT) certification is required.
• Completion of a Histotechnology program or related technical training is preferred.
• Associate's degree in a related field is preferred.
• Laboratory-related experience is preferred.
• Additional ASCP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of tissue processing from fixation through final slide preparation.
• Perform embedding, sectioning, staining, and special histology techniques.
• Maintain laboratory files, records, and documentation required by regulatory agencies.
• Clean, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Monitor and restock laboratory supplies to support workflow needs.
• Ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance across all histology processes.
• Support timely preparation of specimens for diagnostic use.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Histology

Tissue processing

Quality control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ASCP Histotechnician (HT)

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Details

Join the team that is revolutionizing health care - BayCare Health System

Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that's built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility, and clinical excellence.

• Title: Histologist
• Facility: St. Joseph's Hospital - Tampa, FL
• Schedule: PRN
• Shift: Varies between 4:00am-12:30pm, 9:00am-6:00pm

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all phases of tissue processing from fixation through final slide preparation
• Perform embedding, sectioning, staining, and special histology techniques
• Maintain laboratory files, records, and documentation required by regulatory agencies
• Clean, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and instruments
• Monitor and restock laboratory supplies to support workflow needs
• Ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance across all histology processes
• Support timely preparation of specimens for diagnostic use
• Perform other duties as assigned

BayCare offers a competitive total reward package including:

• Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• 401K Match and additional yearly contribution
• Annual performance appraisals and team award bonus
• Family resources and wellness opportunities
• Community perks and discounts

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• ASCP Certified Histotechnician (HT)

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Completion of a Histotechnology program or related technical training
• Associate's degree in a related field
• Laboratory-related experience
• Additional ASCP certification

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

Tampa: St Josephs