Histotechnologist II ORMC

Position Summary

Orlando Health is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.

A Brief Overview The Histotechnologist II processes surgical, autopsy, and study specimens for pathologic diagnosis. Responsibilities include tissue fixation, processing, freezing, microtomy, frozen sectioning, and staining slides for microscopic examination by the Pathologist.

Schedule: Dayshift, Monday-Friday.

• Health & Wellness:
  • Multiple medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
  • On-site pharmacy and discounted health services
  • Wellness incentives – earn up to $500 per year
• Financial Security:
  • Competitive 401(k) plan with up to 5% employer match
  • Group life, short‑term, and long‑term disability insurance at no cost
• Time Away & Family Support:
  • Nearly five weeks of PTO—including vacation, holidays, and sick leave
  • Four-week paid parental leave for eligible team members
  • Family care support including fertility benefits (up to $25K), adoption assistance (up to $15K), backup child/elder/pet care, and virtual tutoring
• Learning & Career Growth:
  • “Preferred Education Program”: earn degrees or technical certificates with zero out‑of‑pocket costs
  • Tuition reimbursement (up to $5,000 per year) and student loan repayment ($1,200 per year)
  • Full career development resources: coaching, workshops, events, and leadership training
• Extra Perks:
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential counseling services
  • Access to discounts on attractions, travel, cell phones, insurance, and more

• Perform special staining techniques, which may include immunohistochemical, immunofluorescent, and enzyme histochemical stains.
• Operate computerized equipment for processing and staining specimens.
• Use the laboratory computer system to add, cancel, and verify completed orders.
• Perform and document quality control and preventive maintenance procedures.
• Troubleshoot instruments, processing, and staining processes.
• Place engineering and biomed service requests as needed.
• Prepare stock and working reagents and maintain an adequate supply.
• Receive and process specimens, answer the telephone, and greet guests to the department.
• Report all unacceptable quality control and instrument failures to a senior technologist, pathology coordinator, manager, and/or Pathologist, and document discrepancies and their resolutions.
• Takes immediate action to resolve quality and patient‑related issues.
• Assume two or more of the following responsibilities: outside facility frozen section room maintenance, projects, teaching, tech in charge, reagent validations, and evaluation of new technology.
• Maintain reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Maintain compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Maintain an active role in the laboratory quality improvement program, including performance and evaluation of key quality indicators.
• Follow established policies and procedures to meet regulatory and accrediting agency requirements.
• Practice infection control and safety policies.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient records, hospital, and departmental matters at all times.

• A bachelor's degree is required. An associate's degree and two (2) years of directly related Histotechnology experience (in addition to the requirements listed in the Experience section) may substitute for the bachelor's degree.
• Must graduate from an approved school of Histotechnology.
• Must have one (1) year of laboratory experience.
• Must meet department‑specific competencies, which may be required based on the area of assignment.
• Must maintain a current Florida license as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist (
  
  Qualification:
  
  Histology Technologist).
• Must be certified as a Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL), or be eligible for either certification through a professional laboratory agency such as the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP).

The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) enforces Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (Section 1557), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics), in covered health programs or activities. 42 U.S.C. 18116.