Histology Technologist - IHC & Frozen Sections Specialist

Jupiter Med; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Jupiter Medical Center is seeking an experienced Histology Technologist to support the department’s needs. The role involves accessioning specimens, embedding tissue, sectioning, and staining, with a focus on quality control and instrument maintenance.

The position requires Florida licensure and ASCP certification, with 1 year of clinical histology experience preferred. The candidate will work under department leadership and may cross-train in other laboratory duties as needed.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Histology techniques

Staining proficiency

Quality control procedures

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Completion of a histology program

Job description

Jupiter Medical Center is seeking an experienced Histology Technologist to support the department’s needs. The role involves accessioning specimens, embedding tissue, sectioning, and staining, with a focus on quality control and instrument maintenance.

The position requires Florida licensure and ASCP certification, with 1 year of clinical histology experience preferred. The candidate will work under department leadership and may cross-train in other laboratory duties as needed.