Histotechnologist (HTL) Day Shift West-Central Florida
Permanent & Full-Time Direct Hire
Day Shift Dermatology Grossing
A diagnostic laboratory located in West-Central Florida, approximately one hour north of Tampa, is seeking an experienced Histotechnologist (HTL) to join its laboratory team.
This is a permanent opportunity for a skilled histology professional with a four-year degree in Histology and current HTL(ASCP) certification. The ideal candidate must have prior dermatology grossing experience and be comfortable performing grossing responsibilities.
Schedule
- Full-time, permanent position
- Day shift
- Consistent daytime schedule
- Schedule details to be discussed during the interview process
Duties & Responsibilities
- Perform routine histology procedures according to established laboratory protocols.
- Perform grossing of dermatology specimens using appropriate techniques and procedures.
- Examine, describe, measure, and prepare tissue specimens for processing.
- Process tissue specimens through fixation, dehydration, clearing, and paraffin embedding.
- Perform microtomy and prepare high-quality slides for microscopic evaluation.
- Perform routine and special staining procedures as required.
- Assist with immunohistochemistry and other specialized histology techniques as applicable.
- Maintain accurate specimen identification and tracking throughout the laboratory process.
- Review slides and specimens for technical quality and correct issues as necessary.
- Operate, maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot histology equipment.
- Perform quality control procedures and document corrective actions.
- Maintain accurate laboratory records and documentation.
- Monitor laboratory supplies and reagents.
- Follow laboratory safety, regulatory, quality assurance, and infection control procedures.
- Collaborate with pathologists and other laboratory professionals.
- Participate in laboratory quality improvement initiatives.
- Perform additional histology responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
- Four-year degree in Histology required.
- HTL(ASCP) certification required.
- Prior dermatology grossing experience required.
- Demonstrated ability to independently perform dermatology grossing responsibilities.
- Strong knowledge of histology techniques, specimen processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining.
- Experience working with dermatopathology specimens strongly preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to specimen quality.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced diagnostic laboratory environment.
- Strong troubleshooting and critical-thinking skills.
- Commitment to laboratory safety, regulatory compliance, and quality.
Position Highlights
- Permanent, full-time direct-hire opportunity.
- Day-shift position.
- Four-year degree in Histology required.
- HTL(ASCP) certification required.
- Dermatology grossing experience required.
- Four-year Histology degree allows the successful candidate to perform grossing responsibilities.
- Opportunity to work in a specialized dermatology-focused diagnostic laboratory environment.
- Located in West-Central Florida, approximately one hour north of Tampa.
- Excellent opportunity for an experienced HTL seeking a daytime position with dermatology grossing responsibilities.
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