Histology Technologist - Full Time

Jupiter Medical Center; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jupiter Medical Center in Florida is seeking a qualified Histology Technician. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree, complete a histology program, and hold a State of Florida Technologist License along with ASCP certification. Responsibilities include specimen accessioning, tissue embedding, slide making, and more.

The job is physically demanding and requires keen attention to detail, as well as the ability to work well under stress. Join our team to enhance the delivery of diagnostic services.

Qualifications

• State of Florida Technologist License is required.
• ASCP certification is required.
• 1 year of experience in a clinical histology lab preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accessions specimens, embeds tissue, cuts blocks and makes slides.
• Stains slides using routine special and immunohistochemical staining methods.
• Assists pathologists in various tasks.

Skills

Correlating physician requests

Hand-eye coordination

Dexterity in performing procedures

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Completion of a histology program

Tools

Electronic/computerized equipment

Job description

Education

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Completion of a histology program is required.

Experience / Qualifications

• State of Florida Technologist License is required.
• ASCP certification is required.
• 1 year of experience working in a clinical histology lab preferred.
• Cognizant ability to correlate physician requests with specimen preparation and processing.
• Precise hand to eye coordination and finger dexterity is necessary to perform procedures, obtain specimens and use electronic/computerized equipment.

Position Summary

This position will work in collaboration with department leadership to support the needs of the department.

• Accessions specimens, embeds tissue, cuts blocks and makes slides.
• Stains slides using routine special and immunohistochemical staining methods.
• Maintains equipment.
• Follows and documents quality control procedures.
• Assists in orientation of new employees.
• Remains current in technical knowledge and instrumentation.
• Assists pathologists in various tasks.
• Performs frozen sections.
• May be required to cross train in other duties in the laboratory.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Team Member Competencies

Establishing Relationships

Builds effective networks, working relationships, and alliances in order to collaborate effectively within department and organization. Can relate to all kinds of people regardless of background; find topics and common interests that can be used to build rapport with others.

Peer Support

Provides guidance and feedback to help others strengthen knowledge/skills needed to accomplish tasks, solve problems, and perform effectively within the team.

Inspiring and Motivating Others

Fosters commitment and cohesiveness by facilitating cooperation and working as a team within the organization toward goal accomplishments. Work well with others, build consensus, and ensure cooperation to complete tasks and positive workflow.

Demonstrating Emotional Intelligence

Exercises self-leadership, self-awareness, and self-regulation; manages emotions so that they are expressed appropriately; leads others by showcasing adaptability, empathy, and social skills.

Acting with Integrity

Interacts with others in a way that is seen as direct and truthful; ensures confidence in individual and organizational motives and representations. Acts in a way that is consistent with personal and organizational values by keeping confidence, promises, and commitments. Clearly states goals and beliefs; informs people of their true intentions, does what they say they will do; follows through on commitments.

Being a Champion for Change and Innovation

Supports people in their efforts to try new things. Generates novel and valuable ideas and uses these ideas to develop new or improved processes. Accepts new ways of doing things and adapts to change.

Communicating Effectively

Speaks and writes clearly, conveys information in a concise, organized, and logical manner. Is adept at tailoring the message to fit the interests and needs of the audience. Listens attentively and exercises tact, discretion, and diplomacy when interacting with members of the department and organization.

Promoting Diversity and Inclusion

Treats all people with dignity and respect. Demonstrates an open-minded approach to understanding people regardless of their gender, age, race, national origin, religion, ethnicity, disability status, or other characteristics. Challenges bias and intolerance. Develops all-inclusive groups in the realms of social interaction and communication. Shows respect for the beliefs of others; encourages and promotes practices that support cultural diversity; discourages behaviors or practices that may be perceived as unfair, biased, or critical toward people with certain backgrounds.

Physical Requirements

This job can be physically demanding at times requiring stooping, sitting, standing, and walking for long periods of time. Must be able to work in a stressful environment, detail oriented, alert, and self-motivated. Ability to push/pull up to 40lbs, carry and lift up to 50lbs.

Threshold Requirements

• These threshold requirements are required and completed yearly basis.
• Annual Joint Commission mandatory education requirements, in-service and health requirements including attendance at new employee orientation.
• TB/PPD Surveillance Program
• Maintenance of required professional licensing and/or certification(s).