Histotechnologist 2

University of Miami•Miami, FL

67d•Onsite

About The Position

The Histotechnologist 2 (H) acts as a laboratory professional who prepares tissues from surgical specimens for histology, electron microscopy, and immunohistochemistry. The incumbent utilizes laboratory and hospital systems to access data and perform other appropriate system functions. Additionally, this employee performs tissue processing and sectioning. This role involves preparing tissue specimens for microscopic examinations and handling complex immunohistochemistry jobs for clinical patient diagnosis. The position requires maintaining and reviewing quality control, determining the acceptability of testing results and instrument function, and maintaining all equipment. Ordering reagents and materials, maintaining records of samples, and following specimen handling and processing procedures are also key aspects. The role includes participating in the formulation and revision of departmental policies and procedures, providing guidance and leadership, and making recommendations for improvement. Handling clinical and patient concerns confidentially, identifying and resolving problems with equipment and specimen integrity, and examining slides under a microscope to ensure tissue preparation meets laboratory requirements are also essential functions. Adherence to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguarding University assets is expected. Department-specific functions include specimen receiving, processing, embedding, sectioning, frozen section procedures, quality verification, and special stain procedures. The role may also involve assisting in training new staff or students in basic histology techniques.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in relevant field
Certification in Histotechnologist or Histotechnician
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
Commitment to the University’s core values.
Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
Associate’s degree in relevant field
Florida State License as a Histotechnologist or Histotechnician
2-5 years of relevant experience

Responsibilities

Prepares tissue specimens for microscopic examinations.
Handles complex immunohistochemistry jobs for clinical patient diagnosis.
Maintains and reviews quality control in assigned laboratory facilities.
Determines the acceptability of testing results and instrument function.
Maintains all equipment and places orders for reagents and materials.
Maintains records of samples including sample accessioning and paraffin block and slide files.
Follows specimen handling and processing procedures.
Participates in the formulation and revision of departmental policies and procedures.
Provides guidance and leadership to employees within assigned section.
Makes recommendations for improvement of laboratory functions.
Handles clinical and patient concerns in a confidential manner employing integrity and discretion.
Identifies and resolves problems with equipment and specimen integrity.
Examines slides under microscope to ensure tissue preparation meets laboratory requirements.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
Independently verify specimen labeling accuracy.
Assign surgical numbers and prepare cassettes according to protocol.
Perform daily maintenance on tissue processors, including solution changes and log documentation.
Monitor processing times and paraffin temperatures, reporting abnormalities.
Embed tissues with proper orientation and ensure quality of blocks.
Maintain organized block tracking and documentation.
Cut routine and some complex tissues at proper thickness.
Inspect sections for artifacts and correct before submission.
Maintain water baths and microtomes per standard operating procedures.
Independently perform frozen sections for common specimen types.
Confirm patient identifiers and ensure correct orientation.
Maintain cryostat and frozen section area cleanliness.
Ensure high-quality slides are submitted to pathologists.
Identify and correct issues such as incomplete sections or artifacts.
Operate automated special stainer and perform manual stains.
Evaluate control slides and verify stain quality prior to release.
Adhere strictly to laboratory procedures.
May assist in training new staff or students in basic histology techniques.