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Baptist Health is looking to add an experienced Histotechnologist to join our team working in the Histology Lab at Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville. This is a PRN opportunity working various shifts. Shift Details: PRN, various coverage.
This candidate will play a crucial role in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases by turning tissue samples into microscope slides based on the Pathologist's needs and orders. This Histotechnologist needs to have strong fine motor skills and be incredibly detail orientated. This candidate must have comprehensive knowledge within a Histology lab and at least 1-2 years of experience working in either a research or Histology lab.
Medical Technology experience is also required. A Histotechnologist at Baptist prepares tissue samples for microscopy examination by pathologists. Other duties include: specimen collection, tissue processing, staining, microscopy, quality control, and data management.
As a Histotechnologist, your duties will include, but are not limited to: Performing all technical aspects of Histology, including embedding, microtomy, routine and special stains. Maintenance of all equipment - tissue processors, microtomes, cryostats, automated stainers and cover slippers. Filing of slides and blocks.
Knowledge of LIS functions for accessioning and reporting. Handling all specimens knowledgeably by consulting with the Pathologist Histotechnologist
1-2 years Experience in a Histology Lab Research Lab Experience Medical Technology Experience Histotechnologist
Associate's degree Required Bachelor's degree Preferred Histotechnologist Licenses and
Certified Histotechnician (HT) Preferred Certified Medical Technologist (MT) Preferred Certified Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) Preferred Certified Histotechnologist (HTL) Preferred Licensed Histotechnologist Required License note: This candidate must be licensed or be able to obtain a license as a Histotechnologist in the State of Florida before hire. This Histotechnologist position will be located at Baptist Downtown.
If you are interested in this PRN opportunity, please apply now! Education Required Associate Degree (AA/AS) Experience Experience in a Histology Lab Research Lab Experience Medical Technology Experience License and Certification Driver's License - DMV Certified Histotechnologist (HTL) - ASCP Certified Histotechnician (HT) - ASCP Licensed Histotechnologist - ASCP Location Baptist Jacksonville (Downtown) 800 Prudential Dr Jacksonville, Florida, 32207 Apply Now
About the role
This Histotechnologist needs to have strong fine motor skills and be incredibly detail orientated. A Histotechnologist at Baptist prepares tissue samples for microscopy examination by pathologists. Other duties include: specimen collection, tissue processing, staining, microscopy, quality control, and data management.