Histotechnologist: Precision Tissue Processing & Staining

Precision Healthcare Specialists LLC; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Healthcare Specialists LLC in Fort Myers, FL is seeking a Histotechnologist/Histotechnician to prepare, process, embed, section, and stain tissue specimens for microscopic examination by pathologists. This role ensures high-quality slide preparation and specimen integrity to support accurate diagnoses.

The ideal candidate has hands-on histology experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a clinical pathology laboratory with adherence to safety and

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Histotechnology, Medical Laboratory Science, Biology, or a related science field preferred.
• Completion of an accredited histotechnology program preferred.
• Previous hands-on experience in a clinical histology or pathology laboratory required.
• Experience with tissue processing, paraffin embedding, microtomy, and H&E staining.
• Familiarity with special stains and immunohistochemistry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive, identify, and prepare tissue specimens for processing while maintaining accurate specimen identification and tracking.
• Perform tissue fixation, dehydration, clearing, processing, and paraffin embedding.
• Perform microtomy, cutting thin tissue sections and preparing slides for microscopic examination.
• Prepare frozen sections using a cryostat when needed.
• Perform routine Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E) staining, special stains, and immunohistochemistry (IHC), as applicable.
• Mount, label, and organize slides to ensure accurate specimen identification and traceability.
• Evaluate slide quality, tissue integrity, section thickness, and staining consistency.
• Operate, clean, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment, including tissue processors, microtomes, cryostats, embedding centers, and staining systems.
• Monitor reagents, supplies, and equipment performance; report issues and assist with inventory management.
• Follow established laboratory protocols, standard operating procedures, and quality-control requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation, equipment logs, quality-control records, and other required laboratory documentation.
• Follow applicable CLIA, OSHA, HIPAA, and laboratory safety requirements.
• Communicate with pathologists and laboratory team members regarding specimen quality, workflow concerns, and technical issues.
• Assist with maintaining an organized, clean, and efficient laboratory environment.

Skills

Histology experience

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

ASCP HT/HTL preferred

Associate or Bachelor's in Histotechnology/biology

Tools

Tissue processor

Microtome

Cryostat

Embedding center

H&E & IHC staining systems

Job description

Precision Healthcare Specialists LLC in Fort Myers, FL is seeking a Histotechnologist/Histotechnician to prepare, process, embed, section, and stain tissue specimens for microscopic examination by pathologists. This role ensures high-quality slide preparation and specimen integrity to support accurate diagnoses.

The ideal candidate has hands-on histology experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a clinical pathology laboratory with adherence to safety and