Histotechnologist, Anatomic Pathology Laboratory, Baptist Downtown

Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville in Jacksonville, FL is seeking an experienced Histotechnologist to join our Histology Lab on a full-time day shift. The role processes tissue samples into slides under Pathologist direction, requiring 3–4 years in histology or research and active Medical Technology experience. Florida licensure or eligibility is required.

Responsibilities include embedding, microtomy, staining, equipment maintenance, slide filing, LIS use, and collaboration with pathologists.

Qualifications

• This Histotechnologist needs to have strong fine motor skills and be incredibly detail oriented.
• At least 3-4 years of experience working in either a research or histology lab.
• Medical Technology experience is also required.
• Must be licensed or eligible to obtain a license as a Histotechnologist in Florida before hire.

Responsibilities

• Performing all technical aspects of Histology including embedding, microtomy, routine and special stains
• Maintenance of all equipment - tissue processors, microtomes, cryostats, automated stainers, and coverslipper
• Filing of slides and blocks
• Knowledge of LIS functions for accessioning and reporting
• Handling all specimens knowledgeably by consulting with the pathologist

Skills

Fine motor skills

Detail oriented

Histology lab experience

Education

Associate's Degree Required

Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Tools

LIS knowledge

Job description

Baptist Medical Center is currently looking for an experienced Histotechnologist to join our Histology Lab at Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville. This is a full-time day shift.

This candidate will play a crucial role in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases by turning tissue samples into microscope slides based on the Pathologist's need and orders. This Histotechnologist needs to have strong fine motor skills and be incredibly detail oriented. This candidate must have comprehensive knowledge within a Histology lab and at least 3-4 years of experience working in either a research or histology lab. Medical Technology experience is also required. This candidate must be licensed or be able to obtain a license as a Histotechnologist in the State of Florida before hire.

As a Histotechnologist, you will be responsible for:

Performing all technical aspects of Histology including embedding, microtomy, routine and special stains

Maintenance of all equipment - tissue processors, microtomes, cryostats, automated stainers, and coverslipper.

Filing of slides and blocks

Knowledge of LIS functions for accessioning and reporting

Handling all specimens knowledgeably by consulting with the pathologist

Histotechnologist Experience:

1-2 years Experience in a Histology Lab

Medical Technology Experience

Histotechnologist Education:

Associate's Degree Required

Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Histotechnologist Licenses and Certifications:

Certified Medical Technologist (MT) Preferred

Certified Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) Preferred

Certified Histotechnologist (HTL) Preferred

Licensed Histotechnologist Required

This Histotechnologist position will be located at Baptist Jacksonville.

AS

• Medical Technology Experience
• Experience in a Histology Lab
• Licensed Histotechnologist - ASCP
• Certified Histotechnologist (HTL) - ASCP

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