Histotechnologist 2

University of Miami•Miami, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Dermatology has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Histotechnologist 2 to work in Miami, FL. The Histotechnologist performs a wide variety of routine and complex procedures to prepare and analyze tissues in support of clinical trials research. More specifically, the Histotechnologist performs routine and complex analysis of patient specimens according to standard operating procedures.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in relevant field
Minimum 3 year of relevant experience
Certification in relevant specialty or field
Skill in collecting, organizing and analyzing data.
Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Prepares and cuts histological section of good quality for morphological and immunohistochemical analyses.
Evaluates specimen acceptability upon receipt and during the review of analysis results.
Performs secondary review of patient results to ensure accuracy of primary result entry.
Assists with gross examination and maintains an accurate log of specimens.
Answers questions and resolves problems pertaining to test requisitions.
Performs a variety of specialized chemical and immunohistochemical stains using appropriate controls.
Maintains records of prepared specimens by labeling stained and finished slides.
Examines sample and stained slides with microscope to ascertain results.
Prepares solution and reagents in accordance with standard procedures.
Maintains laboratory equipment and ensures tissue preparation meets laboratory requirements.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
Receives and accessions all tissue biopsy specimens daily.
Performs tissue grossing of received specimens for microscopic examinations for both clinical and research specimens.
Reviews quality control and determines the acceptability of testing patient results, and instrument function by applying established policies and procedures.
Prepares daily accessioning totals report.
Prepares all blocks and slides with the allocated specimen number for each case.
Maintains records of samples including sample accessioning and paraffin block and slide files.
Follows specimen handling and processing procedures.
Maintains laboratory supplies and equipment; participates in the formulation and revision of departmental policies and procedures.
Answers questions and resolves problems pertaining to test requisitions.
Oversees quality assurance activities and makes recommendations for improvement.
Uses independent judgment, decision-making skills and correction action in evaluating testing procedures, patient results and specimen integrity.
Handles clinical and patient concerns in a confidential manner employing integrity and discretion
Independently identifies and resolves problems, equipment and specimen integrity identification
Cross train in tissue block cutting and slide staining and preparation for coverage purposes.
Prepare and change fluids as indicated for the tissue processing machine.
Other duties as assigned.