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Histotechnologist III
- AdventHealth (Deland, FL)
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Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that **together** we are even better.
Schedule:
PRN
Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Address:
701 W PLYMOUTH AVE
City:
DELAND
State:
Florida
Postal Code:
32720
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.
The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor'sClinical 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._
**Category:** Laboratory
**Organization:** AdventHealth DeLand
**Schedule:** Per diem
**Shift:** Day
**Req ID:** 150640795
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