Seasonal Histologist

Tampa General Hospital•Tampa, FL

20h•Onsite

About The Position

InterHealth Staffing is seeking a Seasonal Histologist for a 13-week assignment. This role is responsible for performing all Histology functions and procedures for patient specimens, including responding to frozen sections, immunostaining, and special staining using automated and manual methods. The Histologist will process tissues for microscopic examination, operate instrumentation, prepare reagents, and maintain records. Communication with nursing and physicians regarding patient specimens and results is also a key part of this role. This position offers competitive pay, potential for contract extensions, and the opportunity to experience the culture of Tampa General Hospital (TGH), a Magnet-designated facility and the region's leading safety net hospital, affiliated with USF Health Morsani College of Medicine.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years’ experience within the specific division being hired into.
Deemed competent to work independently.
Associate's Degree in Histology or Associate's Degree in Related Science.
Clinical Lab Technologist License/Registration issued by Florida or Compact State.
One year experience in Histology in a hospital laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

Performs all Histology functions and procedures for all patient specimens.
Responds to frozen sections, immunostaining, and special staining by both automated and manual methods.
Processes tissues for microscopic examination.
Operates instrumentation, prepares reagents, and maintains records according to established policies and procedures.
Communicates with nursing and physicians regarding patient specimens and results.
Maintains a high level of productivity, versatility, and cooperation.
Performs all tests as specified in procedure manuals and protocols in compliance with the standards of practice.
Checks to ensure patient demographics and specimen source match.
Independently assesses quality of specimen with regard to adequate volume, received in proper transport solution and container, and received within acceptable time limits.
Promptly notifies appropriate individuals when inadequate specimens are received and documents so patient care is not compromised.
Assists the pathologist with frozen section procedures.
Prepares solutions and stains following written procedures.
Processes, cuts, and mounts tissues on slides appropriately for staining as per procedure.
Files and stores tissue blocks and slides in proper order for retrieval when necessary.
Obtains tissues for special studies and expedites process according to department protocol.
Prepares and sends out any outside consults for special procedures.
Demonstrates competency in all Histotechnologist and Histology Assistant procedures annually.