Histotechnologist II - Grossing

Lee Health; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Lee Health’s Gulf Coast Medical Center in Fort Myers, FL seeks a full-time Histology Lab Technologist to perform moderate to high complexity histology procedures and quality control. The role requires collaboration with pathologists and adherence to CAP/CLIA regulations.

The position entails operating instruments, documenting data, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives, with required licensure as CLT/Sup and appropriate lab education.

Qualifications

• Education beyond high school and degree in lab science required.
• Education may be substituted by state statutes.
• CAP ANP.11610 and CLIA regulations knowledge for non-physician gross examinations.

Responsibilities

• Performs moderate and high complexity histology procedures.
• Maintains quality control data and documents results.
• Operates and maintains instruments per manufacturer instructions.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Associate degree in laboratory science

Bachelor's degree in laboratory science

Certificate in laboratory science

Job description

Location:Gulf Coast Medical Center -13681 Doctor's WayFort Myers FL 33912

Department:Lab - Histology

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1/7:30:00 AM to 4:00:00 PM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$27.48 - $34.36 / hour

Summary

Performs moderate and high complexity Histology procedures on patient specimens and quality control material to provide slides and data to assist in the diagnosis and/or treatment of disease. May perform non-physician gross examinations and/or high complexity staining procedures as required by location or shift. Demonstrates sound decisions making skills when evaluating quality control results, checking abnormal or unexpected results for accuracy. Seeks guidance from pathologist or supervisor when appropriate. Operates and maintains instruments and equipment according to manufacturer's recommendations and departmental policies and procedures. Documents all quality control data. Participates in section activities involving quality assessment and improvement, research and development of new procedures, and training and orientation of new employees. Effectively communicates and demonstrates good customer service throughout the health system to include nursing staff, physicians, patients, co-workers and other Lee Health customer and employees.

Requirements

Education: Two to four years of formal education or training beyond high school and Associate degree, Bachelors degree, or certificate in laboratory science from an accredited institution required. Experience may be substituted for education as described by State of Florida Clinical Laboratory Personnel Statutes. Education/ training qualifications to perform non-physician gross examinations as described in the College of American Pathologists (CAP) Anatomic Pathology Checklist requirement ANP.11610 and CLIA regulations required.

Experience: None required.

Certification: N/A

License:Clinical Laboratory Technologist (TN) or Clinical Laboratory Supervisor (SU) required.

Other: Communication and interpersonal skills, general computer skills, and ability to operate office equipment (phone, fax, copier).

US:FL:Fort Myers