Histotechnologist, PRN, Anatomic Pathology Laboratory, Baptist Downtown

Baptist Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Jacksonville, FL is seeking an experienced Histotechnologist to join the Histology Lab on a PRN basis, with shifts scheduled variably. You will prepare tissue samples for microscopy under Pathologist direction, perform embedding, microtomy, staining, coverslipping, and quality control, and ensure LIS data is accurate.

Candidates should have 1–2 years in Histology or a related lab, an Associate's degree (Bachelor's degree preferred), and Florida licensure or eligibility to

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Histology or related field required.
• 1-2 years Histology lab experience.
• Florida histotechnologist license or eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Perform embedding, microtomy, routine and special stains.
• Maintenance of all histology equipment and filing of slides.
• Quality control and data entry in LIS; consult with Pathologist as needed.

Skills

Histology

LIS

Microscopy

Detail orientation

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

About Baptist Health Recognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as “most preferred” for more than 30 years. We’re Jacksonville's only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals. Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital.

Baptist Health is looking to add an experienced Histotechnologist to join our team working in the Histology Lab at Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville. This is a PRN opportunity working various shifts.

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 needs and orders. This Histotechnologist needs to have strong fine motor skills and be incredibly detail orientated. This candidate must have comprehensive knowledge within a Histology lab and at least 1-2 years of experience working in either a research or Histology lab. Medical Technology experience is also required. A Histotechnologist at Baptist prepares tissue samples for microscopy examination by pathologists. Other duties include: specimen collection, tissue processing, staining, microscopy, quality control, and data management.

As a Histotechnologist, your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Performing all technical aspects of Histology, including embedding, microtomy, routine and special stains.
• Maintenance of all equipment - tissue processors, microtomes, cryostats, automated stainers and cover slippers.
• 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
• Research Lab Experience
• Medical Technology Experience

Histotechnologist Education

• Associate's degree Required
• Bachelor's degree Preferred

Histotechnologist Licenses And Certifications

• Certified Histotechnician (HT) Preferred
• Certified Medical Technologist (MT) Preferred
• Certified Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) Preferred
• Certified Histotechnologist (HTL) Preferred
• Licensed Histotechnologist Required

License note: This candidate must be licensed or be able to obtain a license as a Histotechnologist in the State of Florida before hire.

This Histotechnologist position will be located at Baptist Downtown.