Histology Technologist | Flagler Hospital Pathology | Full-time | Days

UF Health

Saint Augustine (FL)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 62,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

University of Florida Health in St. Augustine, Florida is seeking a Histology Technologist to perform complex tissue processing and diagnostics.

The role requires an Associate's degree in Histology/Clinical Lab Science and Florida licensure eligibility, with 0-1 year of experience preferred. Join UF Health to contribute to patient outcomes by preparing specimens, performing stains, and ensuring quality control while adhering to safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

Associate's degree in Histology/Clinical Lab Science required.
Florida Histology Technologist license or eligible for licensure required.
0-1 year of experience required.

Responsibilities

Perform complex histological procedures to prepare tissue specimens for Pathologist examination and diagnosis.
Receive, accession, handle, embed, cut, and stain surgical and cytological specimens.
Perform special stains and prepare cytology specimens for microscopic evaluation.
Identify, investigate, and escalate specimen, accessioning, or technical issues that may impact diagnosis.
Perform and document quality control procedures and take corrective action when results fall outside established standards.
Operate, maintain, clean, troubleshoot, and perform preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment.
Maintain accurate records and organized files of specimens, tissue blocks, and slides.
Monitor inventory and supplies and communicate reordering needs to leadership.
Follow all laboratory safety protocols, regulatory requirements, policies, and quality standards.
Train and provide instruction to students and staff on histology techniques, laboratory procedures, and safety.
Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient laboratory environment.
Perform additional duties as assigned by department leadership.

Skills

Histology

Laboratory procedures

Quality control

Education

Associate's degree in Histology/Clinical Lab Science

Job description

Overview

Advance your career as a Histology Technologist at University of Florida Health located in beautiful St. Augustine, Florida. UF Health is consistently ranked among the nation’s best hospitals and we are committed to excellence in healthcare. We value the impact our clinical laboratory staff make in patient outcomes every day. Our patients and our people are at the center of everything we do. Make UF Health your next career destination.

Overview

Responsibilities

In this role the Histology Technologist will perform the following duties:

Perform complex histological procedures to prepare tissue specimens for Pathologist examination and diagnosis.
Receive, accession, handle, embed, cut, and stain surgical and cytological specimens.
Perform special stains and prepare cytology specimens for microscopic evaluation.
Identify, investigate, and escalte specimen, accessioning, or technical issues that may impact diagnosis.
Perform and document quality control procedures and take corrective action when results fall outside established standards.
Operate, maintain, clean, troubleshoot, and perform preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment.
Maintain accurate records and organized files of specimens, tissue blocks, and slides.
Monitor inventory and supplies and communicate reordering needs to leadership.
Follow all laboratory safety protocols, regulatory requirements, policies, and quality standards.
Train and provide instruction to students and staff on histology techniques, laboratory procedures, and safety.
Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient laboratory environment.
Perform additional duties as assigned by department leadership.