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Histology Tech (TC) | Lab | FT Days

UF Health

#Healthcare #QA #QC #Laboratory #Cutting #Pathology #Accessioning #Frozen Section #Histology #Florida

Quick overview

The Histology Technician performs diagnostic histological procedures including embedding, cutting, staining, and grossing specimens. They are also responsible for instrument operation, quality control documentation, and maintaining professional rapport with laboratory and hospital staff.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a current Florida Clinical Laboratory Technician (TC) license. The position requires post-high school special training and the ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.

professional certificateCuttingAccessioningTissue ProcessingStainingEmbeddingHistologyInstrument OperationFrozen Section ProceduresPathology Computer SystemQC/QA DocumentationIHC StainsGrossing Specimens

Job description

Overview

Since the doors opened more than 59 years ago, UF Health Leesburg Hospital has continued to build upon its reputation as a leading medical center and the most comprehensive provider of health care services in the region. The hospital offers advanced cardiovascular care, including one of the largest open-heart programs in Florida. The American College of Cardiology has recognized UF Health Leesburg Hospital for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain by awarding a Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primacy PCI and Resuscitation — its highest and best level of accreditation. The hospital also offers world-class orthopedics, minimally invasive robotic surgery, life-saving emergency care, stroke treatment, labor & delivery, and so much more.

Responsibilities

Works closely with the Histology Technical Supervisor, Histology Manager, Histo Technologists and Pathologists in the performance of diagnostic histological procedures. The duties include, but are not limited to, embedding, cutting, staining, performing IHC stains, instrument operation and QC/QA documentation, loading and unloading tissue processors, performing frozen section procedures, grossing specimens, and accessioning specimens in the Pathology computer system. This position requires an individual who is highly skilled in areas that they are licensed. This individual helps maintain an excellent rapport between other Laboratory Staff and other Hospital Departments.

Qualifications

Education Post High School Special Training Licensure/Certification/Registration Must have current Florida Clinical Laboratory Technician (TC) License Special Skills/Qualifications/Additional Training/Experience Required Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.