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Bay Dermatology and Cosmetic is Hiring a HISTOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST Near Spring Hill, FL

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Histology Technologist

Looking for a Histology Technologist (HT or HTL(ASCP)preferred) to work in a Physician Office Lab in Spring Hill Florida. Experience in grossing dermatology specimens, embedding, microtomy as well as experience with IHC and special stains is preferred. Other duties would include and are not limited to accessioning, hazardous waste disposal along with adherence to CLIA and State Regulations. The Hours for this position are 5am – 2:30 pm. A benefits and 401K package are available. 

Requirements

The Histology Technologist will prepare histologic slides from human tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by Pathologist.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Prepares sections of human tissue for microscopic examination and patient diagnosis, using techniques to gross (dissect tissue), embed (orient specimen in paraffin block), section (cut thin sections of tissue), stain (enhance contrast of tissue and highlight specific features of interest with routine hematoxylin and eosin stains), and mount tissue (adhere tissue onto glass slides), from surgical procedures.
  • Performs recuts and additional stains including special and immunohistochemistry stains, as requested by a Pathologist.
  • Operates computerized laboratory equipment to fix, dehydrate, and infiltrate with wax, tissue specimens to be preserved for study by Pathologist.
  • May label requisitions, specimen containers, cassettes and/or slides and affixes coverslip to slides.
  • Maintains laboratory equipment and tracks all routine maintenance and quality controls performed.
  • Files, retrieves, and distributes blocks, slides, and pathology reports.
  • Operates, cleans, and sterilizes laboratory equipment, glassware, instruments and workstation.
  • Disposes of hazardous chemical wastes per regulatory guidelines.
  • Maintains strictest confidentiality.
  • Complies with all State, Federal, professional regulations as well as company and departmental rules, polices, and procedural manuals.
  • Adherence to CAP, CLIA, State Regulations, HIPAA, Safety and OSHA Regulations.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities: 

  • Knowledge of CLIA regulations regarding proficiency testing, quality assurance and quality control.
  • Knowledge of laboratory policies and procedures, equipment, and testing to monitor control checks.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology to communicate with laboratory staff.
  • Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
  • Skill in using computer programs and applications.
  • Skill in performing a full range of laboratory tests and operating a variety of laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
  • Ability to listen, read, understand, and follow oral, and written instruction.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
  • Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with employees, physicians, vendors, clients, and external agencies.
  • Successful completion of a pre-employment visual color discrimination test.
  • Successful completion of annual education units per state licensure and/or ASCP guidelines.
  • Ability to complete time sensitive tasks according to protocols.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks at one time.

Education and Experience: 

  • Associate's Degree in the field of Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory technology obtained from an accredited institution or equivalent under the 1988 Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) guidelines of high complexity testing.
  • OR
  • Education/training equivalent to the above that includes at least 60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution. This education must include 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, or 24 semester hours of science courses that includes 6 semester hours of chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology or medical laboratory technology in any combination.
  • Florida State licensure is needed.
  • Certified or eligible for Board of Certification (BOC) by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP). 
  • Completion of a Histology program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) or minimum of one (1) year experience as a full-time Histology Technician Trainee and competent in the areas of fixation, processing, embedding, microtomy, special stains, immunohistochemistry, grossing and lab operations.

Physical Requirements: 

  • Requires manual dexterity and visual acuity when handling specimens and utilizing instrumentation.
  • Ability to safely handle potentially infectious patient specimens, carcinogenic substances, odorous and other hazardous materials to which they may be exposed.
  • Requires frequent sitting or standing.
  • Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times. 

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

POST DATE

09/20/2022

EXPIRATION DATE

11/12/2022

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