Histology Tech

Gastromed, LLC•Coral Gables, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Histology Tech (also listed as Histopathology Technologist) prepares patient tissue specimens for microscopic examination and analysis by the Pathologist. The role includes receiving, logging, batching, prioritizing, processing, cutting, mounting, and staining tissue specimens from surgical, diagnostic, or autopsy cases. Following written or verbal physician orders, the technician coordinates daily workflow in the surgical pathology area, including routine and special procedures and activities related to the surgery schedule. The technician is accountable for the quality and timely completion of assigned tests, uses independent judgment in accordance with standard operating procedures, and interacts with other healthcare team members. The position is based in Miami, Florida, near Zoo Miami. The stated schedule is an overnight shift from 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM, Monday through Friday, with a 30-minute unpaid meal break; the description also notes rotating shifts between first, second, and third shifts depending on patient-care needs.

Requirements

Registered Histology Technician (ASCP), eligible for such registration, or a high school education with at least five years of experience as a Histology Technician, or at least one year of training under the direction of a registered Histology Technologist.
Associate degree in a related field.
Spatial ability to perceive three-dimensional and geometric relationships when cutting paraffin blocks and embedding molds.
Finger dexterity to manipulate thin tissue sections and mount them onto microscope slides.
Color discrimination to verify diagnostic quality of staining and define essential tissue features.
Ability to work the stated overnight schedule; the description also indicates rotating shifts Monday through Friday between first, second, and third shifts depending on patient-care needs.

Nice To Haves

ASCP certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Receive, sort, log, batch, and prioritize tissue specimens according to required standards.
Process specimens and perform cutting, mounting, and staining procedures for microscopic examination and analysis by the Pathologist.
Coordinate daily workflow in the surgical pathology area in response to physician orders, routine and special procedures, and the surgery schedule.
Match patient identifying information on specimens with work documents and avoid clerical or data-entry errors and omissions.
Coordinate simultaneous procedures accurately and complete patient and quality-control procedures within defined time limits.
Interpret patient quality-control samples or procedures, take action according to protocol, and notify a supervisor when necessary.
Complete routine tasks without direct supervision and consult the supervisor for additional assignments, following them through completion.
Oversee or perform preventive maintenance and document corrective actions.
Prioritize workload in response to STAT requests according to protocol.
Learn new procedures and assignments within a mutually agreed-upon time frame and offer solutions that support effective laboratory services.
Maintain neat, legible, organized written work documents with appropriate dates and initials.
Adapt to changes in work assignments and, when requested, adjust personal schedule to support patient-care needs.