Histology Technologist - Tissue Lab Impact & Precision

UF Health; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

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

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.