Histology Technician: Precision Tissue Lab Specialist

Jupiter Medical Center; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Jupiter Medical Center in Palm Beach County seeks a Histotech to support the pathology department in embedding, microtomy, and staining of various tissue types. The role includes assisting with marrow/biopsy collection and maintaining specimen integrity.

Candidates must have a Florida Technician License; national certification is required with ASCP preferred. Proficiency with computer entry and Microsoft Office is expected in a fast-paced clinical lab setting.

Qualifications

• State of Florida Technician License is required.
• National Certification is required; ASCP preferred.
• Experience with embedding, microtomy and staining of tissue types.

Responsibilities

• Experience with embedding, microtomy, and staining of various tissue types and sizes (GI biopsies, FNA's, breast cores, large surgical specimens, cell blocks) is required.
• Assist physicians with bone marrow and renal biopsy collection.
• Maintain specimen integrity and chain-of-custody documentation; ensure accurate computer entry and QC records.

Skills

FL Technician License

ASCP Preferred

Microsoft Office

Result correlation

Education

Associate of Science in Histotechnology

Tools

Dako/Agilent IHC

Job description

Jupiter Medical Center in Palm Beach County seeks a Histotech to support the pathology department in embedding, microtomy, and staining of various tissue types. The role includes assisting with marrow/biopsy collection and maintaining specimen integrity.

Candidates must have a Florida Technician License; national certification is required with ASCP preferred. Proficiency with computer entry and Microsoft Office is expected in a fast-paced clinical lab setting.