Histology Tech: Precise Tissue Analysis & IHC

Jupiter Med; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jupiter Medical Center in Palm Beach County seeks a histology technologist to support the department under leadership, performing embedding, microtomy, staining, and IHC tasks. The position requires state of Florida licensure and national certification (ASCP preferred).

Responsibilities include assisting with bone marrow and renal biopsy collections, maintaining documentation, and ensuring specimen integrity while using computer systems and lab equipment.

Qualifications

• State of Florida Technician License.
• National Certification required; ASCP preferred.
• Special Skills include correlating results from various tests and relating to patient treatment.
• Able to multitask and learn instrumentation and software systems for testing and result testing.
• Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Experience with embedding, microtomy, and staining of various tissue types (GI biopsies, FNA's, breast cores, large specimens, cell blocks).
• Experience with IHC and special stains (Dako/Agilent) preferred.
• Assist physicians with bone marrow and renal biopsy collection; maintain specimen integrity and chain-of-custody documentation.
• Operate and maintain histology equipment and quality control records.
• Maintain infection-control and hazardous waste policies and protect patient confidentiality.

Skills

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Test result correlation

Education

Associate of Science Degree in Histotechnology

Job description

Jupiter Medical Center in Palm Beach County seeks a histology technologist to support the department under leadership, performing embedding, microtomy, staining, and IHC tasks. The position requires state of Florida licensure and national certification (ASCP preferred).

Responsibilities include assisting with bone marrow and renal biopsy collections, maintaining documentation, and ensuring specimen integrity while using computer systems and lab equipment.