Histotechnologist - Pathology Laboratory - Bayfront Health

Position Summary:

The Histotechnologist processes surgical, autopsy and study specimens for pathologic diagnosis, including tissue fixation, processing, freezing, microtomy, frozen sectioning and staining slides for microscopic examination by the Pathologist.

Responsibilities:

• Operates computerized equipment for processing and staining of specimens.
• Uses laboratory computer system to add, cancel and verify completed orders.
• Performs and documents quality control and preventive maintenance procedures.
• Performs trouble-shooting of instruments, processing and staining processes,
• Places engineering and biomed service requests as needed.
• Prepares stock and working reagents and maintains an adequate supply.
• Performs specimen receiving and processing and answers the telephone and greets guests to the department.
• Regularly reports all unacceptable quality control and instrument failures to a senior technologist, pathology coordinator,

• Assumes one or more of the following responsibilities: outside facility frozen section room maintenance, projects, teaching, tech

• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state

• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

Graduate from an approved school of Histotechnology.

Current license in the State of Florida as Clinical Laboratory Technologist, Qualification: Histology Technologist.