Histology Technologist - Lab-Histology/Cytology

Position Details

Lakeland Regional Health is a leading medical center located in Central Florida. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have been dedicated to serving our community with excellence in healthcare. As the only Provisional Level 1 Trauma center for Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties, and the second busiest Emergency Department in the US, we are committed to providing high-quality care to our diverse patient population. Our facility is licensed for 910 beds and handles over 200,000 emergency room visits annually, along with 49,000 inpatient admissions, 21,000 surgical cases, 4,000 births, and 101,000 outpatient visits.

Active - Benefit Eligible and Accrues Time Off

Work Hours per Biweekly Pay Period: 80.00

Shift: M-F with Call Rotation

Location: 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd Lakeland, FL

Pay Rate: $39.53-$59.30

Position Summary

Responsible to the Histology Team Leader/and Anatomic Pathology Supervisor and works in a self-directed work team performing various procedures on tissue samples. Works closely with the Pathologists and is responsible to practice within the scope of their duties and licensure in accordance with approved policies, procedures and protocols. Follows all safety practices and maintains competency with skills to ensure high quality testing services. Must identify opportunities for and contribute to the improvement of quality, safety and cost, as well as patient, customer, and employee satisfaction. Contributes to positive outcomes and meets the vision and cultural expectations of the organization by exhibiting professional behavior and laboratory expertise.

Position Responsibilities

People At The Heart Of All We Do

• Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.
• Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.
• Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.
• Safety And Performance Improvement
• Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.
• Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.
• Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.
• Stewardship
• Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities.
• Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.
• Standard Work Duties: Histology Technologist
• Actively participates in team development, achieving dashboards, and in accomplishing department goals and objectives
• Assists Pathologist/Pathologist Assistant with gross dissection and frozen section procedures as need
• Prepares microscopic slides, including special stains, IHC, of high quality for patient diagnosis following the correct protocols and procedures
• Follows established safety and biohazard procedures and standard precautions at all times. Disposes of biohazardous waste following laboratory protocols (see Laboratory Safety Manual and Chemical Hygiene Plan)
• Supports professional development by assisting with training and/or competency assessment for coworkers, new employees and students
• Manages and prioritizes the preparation and organization of specimens within the expected turnaround times
• Performs all preventative maintenance procedures, troubleshooting and documentation of corrective actions according to established policies and procedures; communicating issues to Supervisor
• Takes responsibility to seek, maintain and increase own knowledge, skills and abilities so that ongoing competency is maintained
• Performs cytology preparation when needed
• Participates in Laboratory Quality Assurance programs including proficiency testing
  

Competencies & Skills

Essential:

• Experienced in cutting frozen sections and knowledgeable in a variety of special stains, including Immunohistochemistry
• Computer/key boarding skills appropriate to position for data entry and order entry. Demonstrates organizational and documentation skills
• Works independently with minimal supervision
  
  

Essential:

Qualifications & Experience

• High School or Equivalent
  
  

Nonessential:

• Associate Degree
  
  

Essential:

• Certification from an accredited Histotechnology training program
  
  

Nonessential:

• B.S. degree or equivalent in Histology with one year clinical internship from an approved training program
  
  

Other Information:

Licenses Essential: Licensed as a Histotechnologist from the Florida Board of Clinical Lab Personnel (BCLP) under the State of Florida Department of Health division of Medical Quality Assurance.

Certifications Preferred: ASCP HTL Registry