Histotechnologist III
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Healthcare
Medical Technologist & Lab Technician, Clinical Research
Histotechnologist III at Advent Health
Location: Deland, FL, 32720
Schedule: PRN
Shift: Day (United States of America)
Job Description
May act as a preceptor for new employees and histology students/interns while providing leadership and mentoring to histotechnicians, histotechnologists, and laboratory support staff. Performs quality control testing, equipment maintenance, identifies and troubleshoots problems affecting test performance or reporting. Ensures analytic accuracy, precision, and sensitivity in test methods. Maintains established facility and department policies and procedures. Conducts analytical activities related to specimen processing, embedding, microtomy, routine and special histologic staining, frozen sectioning, cover slipping, and handling of irreplaceable tissue, surgical, and body fluid specimens.
Participates in proficiency testing programs, ensuring deadlines are met and samples are analyzed like patient samples. Performs immunohistochemical staining, document quality control, and maintains instrumentation and supplies. Other duties as assigned. May include transport of hazardous waste from the point of generation to a designated secure storage area; employee will be required to complete initial training (prior to handling hazardous waste) and refresher training to include proper handling and transport of hazardous waste, and proper selection, use and disposal of personal protective equipment.
May register, order, and accession pathology specimens into computer systems. Follows safety policies, including the use of PPE, handwashing, and hazardous chemical handling, and adheres to the Chemical Hygiene plan and Infection Control policies. Prepares specimens for research requests. May assist in collecting and processing biological specimens for analysis following established procedures.
Qualification Requirements
Bachelor's
Clinical Laboratory Technician - Histotechnologist (TC-HISTO) - Accredited Issuing Body, Histotechnologist (HTLASCP) - EV Accredited Issuing Body
Pay Range: $26.08 - $48.50
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Other
Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
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