Histologist - Delray Beach Pathology Lab, FL

Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery•Boynton Beach, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Now Hiring! Certified Histologist prepares tissue specimens for microscopic examination and diagnostic interpretation by the dermatopathologist, with tasks to include special stains and/or immunohistochemistry (IHC). The associate in this position must determine the appropriate protocols, procedures, and quality control measures to follow and must consistently adhere to those guidelines. Additional duties may be assigned to persons employed in the Histologist position. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Perform processing, embedding, cutting, staining, and coverslipping Accession specimens Perform special stains and/or immunohistochemistry (IHC), following protocols Perform cutting of control slides Match slides with requisitions, double checking for accuracy Perform tasks relating to troubleshooting and quality control as required May perform other duties or special projects as required or as assigned by management LABORATORY PERSONNEL – ANNUAL CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS All lab personnel are required to complete 12 Continuing Education Units each calendar year as follows: 1 CEU – Safety 2 CEUs – Dermpath Specific 9 CEUs – Any related laboratory area of interest EDUCATIONHigh school diploma or GED required EXPERIENCEA minimum of one year experience in the following: Embedding Cutting Staining Special Stains and/or immunohistochemistry (IHC) Troubleshooting LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Current ASCP certification (HT) or registry eligible LANGUAGE/COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENTS Ability to read and interpret work-related documents such as reports, communications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals Ability to communicate and deal effectively and professionally with others at all times REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS Work is performed in a pathology laboratory and involves daily interactions with co-workers and management. Work is very detail oriented. Some flexibility in working hours may be required. Occasional weekend work may be required. Job duties may involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissue samples, which may pose blood-borne pathogen or other biohazard risk. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Work requires prolonged periods of sitting, with periods of standing and walking. Tasks require fine finger and hand dexterity, and computer keyboarding and mouse usage. Associate is required to reach and grasp, with occasional tasks that may require the ability to push/pull, bend, and kneel/crouch/squat. Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds. Position requires associate to be detail oriented and includes repetitive hand, wrist, and shoulder motion. Normal vision required, with or without corrective lenses. Normal hearing required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
A minimum of one year experience in the following: Embedding Cutting Staining Special Stains and/or immunohistochemistry (IHC) Troubleshooting
Current ASCP certification (HT) or registry eligible
Ability to read and interpret work-related documents such as reports, communications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to communicate and deal effectively and professionally with others at all times
Ability to apply understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Responsibilities

Perform processing, embedding, cutting, staining, and coverslipping
Accession specimens
Perform special stains and/or immunohistochemistry (IHC), following protocols
Perform cutting of control slides
Match slides with requisitions, double checking for accuracy
Perform tasks relating to troubleshooting and quality control as required
May perform other duties or special projects as required or as assigned by management