Histotechnologist
About this role
- Associates degree in Histology from an accredited institution/program or the equivalent as outlined in Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments, Chapter 42, section 493.1489 Standard: Testing personnel qualifications.ย
- Florida Technician License in the specialty of Histology; Certification with American Society of Clinical Pathologists or equivalent.ย Completion of 4-6 week orientation period is required.ย
- Sufficient experience to acquire a general knowledge of the overall function of a clinical laboratory.ย Must be skilled in testing on newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. ย ย ย
- Performs routine procedures and techniques on newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in histology such as sectioning, staining, coverslipping, and slide preparation.
- Performs quality control with each test and/or instrument to check accuracy and reproducibility.
- Recognizes abnormal results and accurately records reports.
- Performs routine maintenance and calibration of instruments; recognizes malfunctions and performs troubleshooting within the scope of their training.
- Receives specimens, processes and prepares specimens for histological procedures and organizes specimens for pathologists.
- Stocks and prepares solutions and reagents following laboratory procedures and formulae.
- Participates in training new employees; rotates in cytology and assists other histotechs with workload.
- Performs various clerical duties; recording and phoning reports; answering telephones and returning reports, etc.
- Participates in continuing education and general laboratory meetings.
- Maintains a clean, hazard free work environment; observes and practices safety and hazard precautions.
- Performs other related duties as assigned. ย
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