Histology Technologist II - Per Diem - Days - MHM

Memorial Healthcare System•Miramar, FL

About The Position

The per-diem Histology Technologist prepares histologic slides from human tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by a pathologist. The position is scheduled 1–2 days per week and works days. The technologist prepares and evaluates stains, reagents, and solutions; processes and prepares tissues and other biological materials using accepted histological techniques; and performs cytology processing and fluorescent immunohistochemistry. The role may also perform immunohistochemistry, in-situ hybridization, and special-stain procedures as needed. The technologist supports student and team development, assists with validation and implementation of new antibodies and special stains, participates in inspections and regulatory compliance, and contributes to quality control, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting. The role may serve as Charge Technologist, evaluate complex samples, and act as a resource for laboratory and clinical staff. Requires basic knowledge of laboratory procedures, instrumentation, and information systems; effective communication and critical thinking; decisive judgment; and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Clinical Lab Technologist License, State of Florida, required.
Minimum one year of work experience required.
Basic knowledge of laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
Basic knowledge of laboratory information systems.
Ability to effectively communicate and relate with internal and external customers.
Critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, and decisive judgment.
Ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

Prepare and evaluate stains, reagents, and solutions for slide preparation in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Instruct and observe student technologists.
Assist in validating, optimizing, and implementing new antibodies and special stains.
Prepare for and participate in inspections and assist the laboratory in meeting regulatory guidelines.
Assess the competency of team members.
Perform quality control, preventative maintenance, and advanced troubleshooting of instruments and stains.
Perform cytology processing, staining, and cover slipping using accepted histological techniques.
Receive and accession specimens as required, and prepare tissues and other biological materials for microscopic examination and diagnosis, including labeling, fixation, embedding, microtomy, staining, and cover slipping.
Perform fluorescent immunohistochemistry techniques.
May perform immunohistochemistry, in-situ hybridization, and special-stain procedures as needed.
May serve as Charge Technologist.
Evaluate complex and difficult samples to determine appropriate preparation and staining methods.
Serve as a resource to laboratory staff and other clinical staff.