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The Department of Dermatology has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Histotechnologist to work in Miami, FL. The Histotechnologist performs a wide variety of routine and complex procedures to prepare and analyze tissues in support of clinical trials research. More specifically, the Histotechnologist performs routine and complex analysis of patient specimens according to standard operating procedures.
Prepares and cuts histological section of good quality for morphological and immunohistochemical analyses.
Evaluates specimen acceptability upon receipt and during the review of analysis results.
Performs secondary review of patient results to ensure accuracy of primary result entry.
Assists with gross examination and maintains an accurate log of specimens.
Answers questions and resolves problems pertaining to test requisitions.
Performs a variety of specialized chemical and immunohistochemical stains using appropriate controls.
Maintains records of prepared specimens by labeling stained and finished slides.
Examines sample and stained slides with microscope to ascertain results.
Prepares solution and reagents in accordance with standard procedures.
Maintains laboratory equipment and ensures tissue preparation meets laboratory requirements.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
State of Florida Histology License
Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
Certification in relevant specialty or field, active Florida Histotechnologist license
Skill in collecting, organizing and analyzing data.
Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions
This position will support the Dermatopathology Laboratory.
Responsible for following all policies and procedures of CLIA , OSHA as required.
Daily documentation of manuals, logs, quality assurance controls.
Provide inventory updates to laboratory supervisor for ordering of laboratory supplies.
Collaborating with pathologists on results and slide quality.
Review preventive maintenance documentation on all relevant laboratory equipment.
Cross training within Dermatopathology Laboratory, with immunohistochemistry and grossing of tissue specimens.
Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.
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Job Status:
Full time
Employee Type:
Temporary
Pay Grade:
h84