Histotechnologist II - Pathology - Bayfront Hospital

Bayfront Health • Saint Petersburg, FL

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About The Position

The Histotechnologist II processes surgical, autopsy, and study specimens for pathologic diagnosis. The role includes tissue fixation, processing, freezing, microtomy, frozen sectioning, and staining slides for microscopic examination by the Pathologist. The position also performs specialized staining, operates computerized laboratory equipment and systems, supports quality control and instrument maintenance, prepares reagents, and helps ensure timely resolution of quality and patient-related issues. The Histotechnologist II assumes at least two additional responsibilities from the specified department functions.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree is required; an associate degree plus two years of directly related Histotechnology experience, in addition to the experience requirement, may substitute for the bachelor’s degree.
• Graduation from an approved school of Histotechnology is required.
• A current Florida license as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist (Qualification: Histology Technologist) is required.
• Certification as a Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL), or eligibility for either certification through a professional laboratory agency such as the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), is required.
• One year of laboratory experience is required.
• Department-specific competencies may be required based on the area of assignment.

Responsibilities

• Process surgical, autopsy, and study specimens for pathologic diagnosis, including tissue fixation, processing, freezing, microtomy, frozen sectioning, and slide staining.
• Perform related special staining techniques, which may include immunohistochemical, immunofluorescent, and enzyme histochemical stains.
• Operate computerized equipment used to process and stain specimens.
• Use the laboratory computer system to add, cancel, and verify completed orders.
• Perform and document quality control and preventive maintenance procedures.
• Troubleshoot instruments and specimen processing and staining processes.
• Place engineering and biomed service requests as needed.
• Prepare stock and working reagents and maintain adequate supplies.
• Receive and process specimens, answer the telephone, and greet department guests.
• Report unacceptable quality control results and instrument failures to a senior technologist, pathology coordinator, manager, and/or Pathologist, and document discrepancies and their resolution.
• Take immediate action to resolve quality and patient-related issues.
• Assume two or more of the following responsibilities: outside facility frozen section room maintenance, projects, teaching, tech in charge, reagent validations, and evaluation of new technology.
• Maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance consistent with applicable policies and standards.
• Maintain compliance with Orlando Health policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level