Histology Technologist II - FT - Days - $20K Sign on Bonus - MHM

Memorial laboratory professionals understand that every specimen and every report are informing diagnosis, treatment and care. We never lose sight of the patient and family who are on the other end of that data, and are depending on us for timely and accurate results. We aspire to the Five Rights of Laboratory Testing: performing the right test on the right patient at the right time for the right indicators leading to the right diagnostic decision.

Summary

The level II Histology Technologist prepares histologic slides from human tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by Pathologist.

Responsibilities

• Receives, accessions as required, and prepares tissues for microscopic examination and patient diagnosis and other biological materials using accepted histological techniques; performs proper labeling, fixation, embedding, microtomy, staining, and cover slipping.
• Perform Florescent Immunohistochenistry techniques.
• May do the following duties: Perform Immunohistochemistry, In-Situ hybridizations, Special Stains procedures, as needed.
• Serves as Charge Technologist.
• Evaluates complex and difficult samples to determine suitable methods of preparation and staining.
• Serves as a resource to laboratory staff and other clinical staff.
• Prepares and evaluates stains, reagents, and solutions necessary for slide preparation following established policies and procedures.
• Instruct and observe student technologists.
• Assist in the validation, optimization, and implementation of new antibodies and special stains.
• Prepares for and participates in inspections and assists the laboratory in meeting all regulatory guidelines.
• Assesses competency of team members.
• Performs quality control, preventative maintenance, and advanced troubleshooting of instruments and stains for optimal performance.
• Performs cytology processing, staining and cover slipping using accepted histological techniques.

Competencies

• ACCOUNTABILITY
• ACCURACY & QUALITY
• ANALYSIS AND DECISION MAKING
• CLINICAL POLICIES AND STANDARDS
• CUSTOMER SERVICE
• EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE - LAB
• HISTOLOGY SPECIAL STAINS AND IMMUNOHISTOCHEMISTRY
• RESPONDING TO CHANGE
• SPECIMEN HANDLING, ACCESSIONING, AND PROCESSING
• STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education And Certification Requirements

• Bachelors (Required)
• Clinical Lab Supervisor License (SU LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)
• Clinical Lab Technologist License (TN LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)

Additional Job Information

Complexity of Work: Intermediate knowledge of laboratory procedures and instrumentation. Ability to effectively relate and communicate with internal and external customers. Intermediate knowledge of laboratory information systems. Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Required Work Experience: Minimum of three (3) years’ experience required as a Histotechnologist.

Other Information: Additional Education Info: Associate’s degree with five (5) years or more of experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree. Bachelor’s degree required to assess competency.

Additional Cert/License Info: Florida State License as a Technologist (TN License) or Supervisor (SU License) in the area of responsibility.

Working Conditions And Physical Requirements

• Bending and Stooping = 60%
• Climbing = 40%
• Keyboard Entry = 60%
• Kneeling = 20%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 0%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 20%
• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 20%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Reaching = 60%
• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 60%
• Running = 0%
• Sitting = 60%
• Squatting = 40%
• Standing = 60%
• Walking = 60%
• Audible Speech = 60%
• Hearing Acuity = 60%
• Smelling Acuity = 60%
• Taste Discrimination = 0%
• Depth Perception = 60%
• Distinguish Color = 60%
• Seeing - Far = 60%
• Seeing - Near = 60%
• Bio hazardous Waste = 60%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 60%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 60%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 60%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 60%
• Asbestos = 0%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals = 40%
• Dust = 40%
• Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 40%
• Hazardous Chemicals = 60%
• Hazardous Medication = 0%
• Latex = 20%
• Computer Monitor = 60%
• Domestic Animals = 0%
• Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
• Fire Risk = 40%
• Hazardous Noise = 20%
• Heating Devices = 60%
• Hypoxia = 0%
• Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
• Magnetic Fields = 0%
• Moving Mechanical Parts = 60%
• Needles/Sharp Objects = 60%
• Potential Electric Shock = 40%
• Potential for Physical Assault = 20%
• Radiation = 20%
• Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
• Unprotected Heights = 0%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 40%

Shift

Days