Certification DetailsCertifications and Licensure REQ: BLS, HT(ASCP) or HTL(ASCP) certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC)Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in histotechnology, biology or other related scientific discipline, QIHC
Job DetailsPosition/Specilty: Histology TechHistotechnologist - Under direct supervision performs routine and complex histologic procedures including, processing, embedding, microtomy, routine and special stains, and immunohistochemistry. Performs quality control on completed slides. Identifies problems that may affect diagnosis and results. Records observations from tests. Documents maintenance of instruments and equipment used in the lab. Complies with established laboratory policies and procedures.
Job RequirementsExperience REQ: 3-5 years full time experienceExperience REQ: Embedding and Microtomy skillsFirst-timers accepted: YesBLS, HT(ASCP) or HTL(ASCP) certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) requiredPreferred: Bachelor’s degree in histotechnology, biology, or other related scientific discipline, QIHC
Schedule InformationShift: Will work Day shift, Monday-Friday 6am-2:30pmIs on-call REQ? NoNo floating required.
Additional DetailsRadius rule? Yes, 60 miles. Are locals accepted? Yes, on a case-by-case basisRTO Restrictions: All RTO must be included at time of submission. Approval will be based on department's/manager's needs.Guaranteed Hours: Facility allowed to call off 1 shift per 2 weeksTravelers should be aware that during hurricane season, all employees and contractors may be assigned to emergency response teams. Hurricane season runs from June through November each year. The peak months for hurricane activity are August and September.
