Histotechnologist, PRN, Anatomic Pathology Laboratory, Baptist Downtown

Baptist Health; Jacksonville (FL); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 75.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Baptist Health in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Histotechnologist to join the Histology Lab on a PRN basis.

You will prepare tissue samples for microscopy, process specimens, and support pathologists with staining and reporting, while maintaining equipment and accurate data management.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in histology, hold an Associate degree, and are licensed or license-eligible in Florida.

Formación

• 1–2 years of experience in a Histology lab.
• Experience in a research lab or histology lab.
• Associate degree required; bachelor's preferred.
• Florida histotechnologist license required or eligible.

Responsabilidades

• Perform embedding, microtomy, and routine to special stains.
• Maintain tissue processors, microtomes, cryostats, and stainers.
• File slides and blocks for accessioning and reporting.
• Operate LIS for accessioning and reporting with accuracy.
• Consult with Pathologist on specimen handling and specimen quality.

Conocimientos

Fine motor skills

Detail oriented

Histology lab experience

Educación

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Herramientas

LIS systems

Tissue processors

Cryostats

Automated stainers

Descripción del empleo

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.

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.

Shift Details: PRN, various coverage.

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. If you are interested in this PRN opportunity, please apply now!

Primary Location:

Downtown - Main Building 800 Prudential Dr Jacksonville, FL 32207 United States of America