Histology Tech

Gastromed, LLC•Coral Gables, FL

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Histopathology Technologists play a crucial role in the diagnosis and treatment of disease by turning tissue samples into microscope slides. Assumes accountability for a group of patients tests for designated time frame and provides a single standard of quality to these tests via independent judgment standard operating procedures instrumentation and positive interaction with other health care team members.

Requirements

Must be a Registered Histology Technician (ASCP) or be eligible for such registration
Have a high school education and a minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a Histology Technician
Have a minimum of one year’s training under the direction of a registered Histology Technologist.
Spatial ability is required to perceive three-dimensional and geometric relationships when cutting paraffin blocks and embedding molds.
Finger dexterity required to manipulate the micro-thin tissue sections and to mount onto microscope slides
Color discrimination required to verify diagnostic quality of staining processes in order that essential features of tissue sections can be properly defined
Associate degree in related field is required

Nice To Haves

ASCP PREFERRED

Responsibilities

Turning tissue samples into microscope slides.
Receiving, processing, and preparing patient tissue specimens for microscopic examination and analysis by the Pathologist.
Logging, batching, and cutting, mounting and staining procedures.
Sorting, logging, and prioritizing tissue specimens received from surgical, diagnostic, or autopsy cases.
Coordinating daily workflow of tasks and activities in the surgical pathology area with regard to routine procedures, special procedures, and the surgery schedule.
Producing accurate results and outcomes according to age-specific standard operating procedures.
Matching patient identifying information on specimens with the work document without clerical/data entry errors or omissions.
Coordinating simultaneous series of procedures with accuracy.
Consulting supervisor for additional assignments and following them to completion.
Completing patient and quality control procedures within defined time limits.
Interpreting patient quality control samples or procedures, determining whether they are abnormal or incorrect.
Taking appropriate action according to protocol.
Notifying supervisor when necessary.
Completing routing tasks without direct supervision.
Overseeing and/or performing preventive maintenance and documenting corrective actions taken.
Prioritizing workload in response to STAT requests according to protocol.
Learning new procedures and assignments within a mutually agreed-upon time frame.
Offering innovative solutions to allow for effective and effective delivery of laboratory services.
Maintaining neat, legible, and organized written work documents with appropriate dates/initials.
Adapting to modifications of work assignments and, when requested, adjusting personal schedule for rotating shifts Monday-Friday between 1st, 2nd, and 3rd depending on benefit of patient care needs.