Contract (Travel) Histotechnologist

Lighthouse Lab Services•Tampa, FL

19d•$25 - $35

About The Position

Lighthouse Lab Services is actively seeking a skilled Travel Histologist for an exciting 13-week assignment in Tampa, FL. This opportunity is with a small, independent laboratory where you’ll play a key role in supporting high-quality histology services in a collaborative, patient-focused environment. If you’re an experienced histotech looking to take your expertise on the road and enjoy a rewarding contract position in sunny Florida, we’d love to connect with you!

Requirements

Requires an Bachelor's Degree w/1-3 years of experience in Histology and meet all licenses necessary for Histology or Associates Degree with 5+ years experience
ASCP Histology certification or other relevant Histology certifications are a plus
Ability to meet CLIA requirements
Experience with routine histology procedures and equipment
Immunohistochemistry experience is a plus
Comfortability embedding both large and small specimens
Ability to accurately read all labels and documents
Ability to work independently within a team and strong attention to detail
Experience working in a high-volume laboratory environment is desirable
Familiarity with laboratory SOPs and safety protocol

Nice To Haves

ASCP Histology certification or other relevant Histology certifications are a plus
Immunohistochemistry experience is a plus
Experience working in a high-volume laboratory environment is desirable

Responsibilities

Process human tissue and body fluid specimens in preparation for microscopic exam.
Perform technical duties related to the production of histopathological slides of surgical specimens.
Section the embedded tissue, using a microtome and mount the section properly on a microscope slide.
Perform various immunohistochemical tests on formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue sections.
Process mounted sections through routine and special staining procedures.
Properly orient and embed surgical tissue specimens
Prepare the stains and reagents needed for special procedures
Report accurate and timely test results in order to deliver quality patient care
Operate and maintain manual and automated instruments.
Perform and document equipment maintenance as needed.
Record equipment log data in an accurate and timely manner.
Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures.
Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies.
Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, analysis and reporting.
Document problems that may affect test performance and perform corrective actions when needed.