Histology Technician

Job Description

Pride Health is hiring a Histotechnician II to support our client’s medical facility based in Pensacola, FL 32504. This is a 3-month assignment with the possibility of a contract-to-hire opportunity and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization!

Job Title : Histotechnician II

Location : Pensacola, FL 32504

Duration : 3 Months+

Pay rate : $23.30 - $24.30

Schedule : 3rd / 3am-11 : 30am, M-F

• Pay rate is based on years of experience and educational qualifications.

Is embedding experience required? Yes

Is Microtomy experience required? Yes

How many blocks will a candidate need to cut / hour and embed / hour?

Embed / 80 hr and cut 40 / hr by slide

Summary : The Histotechnician will perform all routine and special paraffin histotechnology duties in our state of the art, CAP-certified pathology laboratory. Under the guidance of a Senior or Lead Histotechnologist, you will provide high quality diagnostic material within established turn-around times.

Position Responsibilities : Embeds, cuts, stains and perform other tasks required to process tissue in the Immunohistochemistry laboratory. Perform quality control procedures established for each method and maintain accurate records. Operates all instruments / equipment according to accepted written procedures and recognizes and identifies instrument / equipment problems. Meets acceptable turnaround time and productivity standards for the section. Recognizes testing errors / discrepancies or problems and notifies appropriate personnel; assists in problem resolution. Record, transcribe, and maintain records of patient test results according to protocol. Assist other personnel with identifying and analyzing inconsistent and abnormal results. Review accuracy and completeness of results prior to releasing in the Laboratory Information System. Complete routine and STAT testing within acceptable turn-around time guidelines.

Required : Associate degree in medical technology, chemistry, biology, or related life science

State Licensure, where applicable (CA, FL, NY require licensing)

Meets CLIA personnel standard criteria. Skills in microtomy, processing, embedding, cutting and routine special staining techniques.

2-4 years of experience preferred

Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.