Histology Technician: Precision Tissue Prep & Stains

DermCare Management; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

DermCare Management is seeking a Histology Laboratory Technician to assist with tissue processing, slide preparation, and quality control. You will cut, stain, and mount sections for microscopic examination by Pathologists, perform re-cuts and special stains, and maintain lab equipment and safety practices.

The role requires at least a High School Diploma, with HT or a bachelor’s degree preferred, and a minimum of two years’ histology experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• HT or bachelor’s degree preferred but not necessary.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in histology.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform lab opening and closing duties as assigned.
• Prepares sections of human tissue for microscopic examination and patient diagnosis, using techniques to gross, embed, section, stain, and mount tissue from surgical procedures.
• Performs re-cuts and additional stains including special and immunohistochemistry stains, as requested by a Pathologist.
• Operates computerized laboratory equipment to fix, dehydrate, and infiltrate with wax, tissue specimens to be preserved for study by Pathologist.
• May label requisitions, specimen containers, cassettes and/or slides and affixes coverslip to slides.
• Maintains laboratory equipment and tracks all routine maintenance and quality controls performed.
• Files, retrieves, and distributes blocks, slides, and pathology reports.
• Operates, cleans, and sterilizes laboratory equipment, glassware, instruments, and workstation.
• Disposes of hazardous chemical wastes per regulatory guidelines. Monitor chemical and biohazard waste, keep all waste manifests
• Maintains strictest confidentiality
• Receiving and stocking of general lab supplies, restock supplies as needed
• Complies with all State, Federal, professional regulations as well as company and departmental rules, polices, and procedural manuals.
• Adherence to CLIA, State Regulations, HIPAA, Safety and OSHA Regulations.
• Must adhere to all department protocols and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong organization

Typing 55 wpm

Medical terminology

Attention to detail

Flexibility with hours

Multi-tasking

Three-dimensional visualization

Color discrimination

Education

High School Diploma

HT or Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

DermCare Management is seeking a Histology Laboratory Technician to assist with tissue processing, slide preparation, and quality control. You will cut, stain, and mount sections for microscopic examination by Pathologists, perform re-cuts and special stains, and maintain lab equipment and safety practices.

The role requires at least a High School Diploma, with HT or a bachelor’s degree preferred, and a minimum of two years’ histology experience.