Histotechnologist - Pathology Department - Bayfront Hospital

The Histotechnologist I 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.

• Performs basic histotechnology staining techniques.
• Operates computerized equipment for processing and staining specimens.
• Uses the laboratory computer system to add, cancel, and verify completed orders.
• Performs and documents quality control and preventive maintenance procedures.
• Troubleshoots instruments, processing, and staining processes.
• Places engineering and biomed service requests as needed.
• Prepares stock and working reagents and maintains an adequate supply.
• Receives and processes specimens, answers the telephone, and greets guests to the department.
• Reports all unacceptable quality control and instrument failures to a senior technologist, pathology coordinator, manager,
  
  
  

and/or Pathologist, and documents discrepancies and their resolutions.

• Assumes at least one of the following responsibilities outside facility frozen section room maintenance, projects, teaching, tech
  
  
  

in charge, reagent validations, or evaluation of new technology.

• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state
  
  
  

and local standards.

• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures
  
  
  

Education/Training

• Associate’s degree required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Graduate from an approved school of Histotechnology is required.
  
  
  

Licensure/Certification

• Maintains a current Florida license as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist (Qualification Histology Technologist).
• Certified as a Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL), or eligible for either certification through a professional laboratory
  
  
  

agency such as the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP).