Histology Tech
Weston, FL
$40-46/hr
13 Week Contract (2nd shift Tuesday-Saturday)
The Histology Tech will accurately process, embed, section, and stain tissue specimens to provide high-quality slides for diagnostic pathology review.
Histology Tech Responsibilities:
Receive, accession, and properly handle tissue specimens ensuring accurate patient identification and tracking throughout all laboratory workflows.
Accurately embed tissue samples into paraffin blocks according to established protocols, and section tissue consistently at optimal thicknesses using microtomes or cryostats.
Perform routine hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining as well as specialized stains (and immunohistochemistry where applicable) to produce high-quality diagnostic slides for pathologist review.
Operate, clean, and perform routine preventive and corrective maintenance on laboratory equipment including microtomes, tissue processors, automatic stainers, and cover slip machines; troubleshoot mechanical or technical issues promptly.
Maintain daily quality control logs, monitor reagent and chemical inventories, and adhere strictly to safety guidelines (OSHA, universal precautions), CLIA, CAP, and Florida state licensure regulations.
Utilize laboratory information systems (LIS) and electronic medical record (EMR) applications to accurately document workflows, track specimen status, and archive tissue blocks and slides.
Histology Tech Requirements:
ASCP certification as a Histology Technician (HT) or Histology Technologist (HTL) required.
Active Florida State License as a Histology Technician or Technologist (or eligibility through the Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel) required.
Minimum of 1 to 2 years of hands-on histology laboratory experience in a clinical, hospital, or reference laboratory setting.
Demonstrated proficiency in routine tissue processing, microtomy (paraffin and cryostat frozen sections), embedding, and standard H&E staining.
Strong working knowledge of laboratory safety protocols, universal precautions, and regulatory compliance (CAP, CLIA, OSHA).
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