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Health First · 5 months ago

Histotechnologist - Pathology

Melbourne, FL

Part-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Health First is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. They are seeking a Histotechnologist who will be responsible for the efficient laboratory preparation of tissue specimens for pathologists, including performing histology testing and ensuring compliance with laboratory policies and quality control standards.

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Responsibilities

Performs histology testing of various complexities, in a timely and efficient manner using various laboratory equipment or via manual method

Accurately embed tissue according to industry standards or established policies / procedures outlined by Health First

Complies with all Health First, HF Laboratory policies and procedures, along with all pertinent federal and state accreditation agency requirements

Shows commitment in meeting departmental goals, and to continuously improve performance improvement metrics

Ability to perform basic computer skills pertinent to job performance

Shows competency in use various electronic medical record (EMR) applications used for patient records & results as established by laboratory procedures

Demonstrates the appropriate skill sets as determined by the Annual Competency Assessments

Availability to meet departmental staffing demands and demonstrates effective time management

Produce high-quality tissue sections in an expedient and consistent manner

Communicates effectively within the laboratory, external clinical departments, other healthcare professionals, clients, and customers

Observes AIDET in customer communication

Reports issues & departmental needs supervisor

Prepare solutions and reagents for special stain procedures

Obtain and validate tissue used in special stains

Perform all special stain procedures

May prepare solutions and reagents for immunohistochemistry procedures

Perform routine, special, and immunohistochemistry staining

Maintain accurate patient identification throughout all workflows

Perform daily quality control of slides for overall quality of preparation, including but not limited to staining intensity and artifacts

Maintain daily quality control logs and other required documentation

Maintain equipment and instruments in good operating condition; acknowledge malfunctions, troubleshoot, and notifies supervisor

Cross trains in other departments within the laboratory or performs other lab-related tasks as directed by supervisor

Qualification

Histology testingTissue preparationImmunohistochemistryState of Florida HTL LicensureComputer applications proficiencyCritical thinkingTime managementCommunication skills