Histology Technician
Job Description:
Responsibilities:
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.
- Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in a Life Science.
- High school diploma may only be required with sufficient histology certifications & experience.
- ASCP Histology certification or other relevant Histology certifications.
- Florida state Histology license is required.
- Previous experience in histology is preferred but not required.
- Familiarity 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.
- Highly organized with a strong attention to detail.
- Experience working in a high volume laboratory environment is desirable.
- Familiarity with laboratory SOPs and safety protocols.
- Must be able to pass a standardized color vision screen.
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Seniority level
Entry level -
Employment type
Contract -
Job function
Health Care Provider -
Industries
Information Technology & Services
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