Histotechnician II

Histotechnician II - Tampa FL Rotating Schedule 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Pay range: $25.50 per hour

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills training experience education and where applicable certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits information:
We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects physical financial and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position some of the benefits offered may include:

Part-time employees (29 hours or less per week) are eligible for:

• Vacation and Health/Flex Time (part-time employees scheduled to work at least 20 hours per week)
• 6 Holidays plus 1 MyDay off (if regularly scheduled to work 20 hours per week)
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or ROTH IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Annual incentive plans
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Annual no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness
• and so much more!

The position is intended for individuals with prior experience working as ahistotechnicianto perform technical functions within the histopathology laboratory. The individual will work under the general supervision of experiencedhistotechnologists.

• Under general supervision and according to policies and procedures performs routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologist(s)
• Capable of performingall ofthe duties/responsibilities of aHistotechnicianI.
• Prepare solutions and reagents for special stain procedures.
• Perform special stain procedures.
• Perform limited QA/QC functions and identify issues requiring troubleshooting.
• Train and perform limited immunohistochemistry staining under the general supervision of a qualifiedhistotechnologist technical supervisor orotherqualified pathologist.
• Prepare immunohistochemistry solutions and reagents for IHC procedures under the direct supervision of a qualifiedhistotechnologist technical supervisor orotherqualified pathologist.
• Perform specimen preparation on non-gynecological specimens includingcytopreparation stainingcoverslipping etc. after completing training on non-gynecological specimen types. This includes specimen preparation of Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) specimens
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment and troubleshootminor equipment failures. Document remedial actions such as repairs and repeated tests.
• Adhere to laboratorys quality controlpolicies anddocument all quality control activities.
• Ensure all corporate safety quality control and quality assurance standards are met.
• Ensure compliance with all local federal CLIA and CAP regulations.
• Maintain a clean and well-organized work area.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Required WorkExperience:

• A.S. degree and one year of experience within the last 10 yearsORH.S. education or
• equivalent and 5 years full-time acceptable experience as aHistotechnicianwithin the last 10 years.
• ASCP eligibleORfive years offull-timeexperience in the last 10 years
• Current state licensure if applicable
• Meets all requirements as outlined in corporate Policy for Minimum QualificationsforHistotechnicianand Histology Supervisor.
• If performing Immunohistochemistry testing meet all requirements as outlined in corporateMinimum Qualifications for Personnel Performing Immunohistochemistry Testing SOP.

Preferred Work Experience:

• HT (ASCP)
• Graduate of a NAACLS accredited Histotechnology program
• 2 years of histopathology experience

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally; objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.
• Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time.
• Frequent walking and/or standing.
• May be required to use a wide variety of manual tools and laboratory instruments and apparatuses all of whichdemand significant manualdexterity

Education

• Associates Degree (Preferred)
• Bachelors Degree (Preferred)
• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)

Licenses and Certifications

• ASCP Certification (Preferred)
• Current state licensure if applicable (Required)
• NAACLS accredited Histotechnology program (Preferred)