Histotechniciane

We are looking for Histotechniciane for our client in Miami, FL

Job Title: Histotechnician

Job Location: Miami, FL

Job Type: Contract

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• Embeds, cuts, stains and performs other tasks required to process tissue in the Immunohistochemistry laboratory.
• Performs accurate gross description on tissue samples.
• Perform quality control procedures established for each method and maintains 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.
• Formal training in Histology from an accredited program (720 hours).
• State Licensure, where applicable (CA, FL, NY require licensing).
• Meets CLIA personnel standard criteria.
• Skills in microtomy, grossing, processing, embedding, cutting and routine special staining techniques.
• 10+ years of experience.
• 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, candidate will provide high quality diagnostic material within established turn-around-times.

Required Skills:

• 2-5 years of experience.
• Cutting.