Histotechnologist

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The UHealth Laboratories Department at UHealth/University of Miami has several exciting opportunities for full-time Histotechnologists 2 to work at the UTower Hospital.

CORE JOB SUMMARY
The Histotechnologist 2 acts as a laboratory professional who prepares tissues from surgical specimens for histology, electron microscopy, and immunohistochemistry. The incumbent utilizes laboratory and hospital systems to access data and perform other appropriate system functions. Additionally, this employee performs tissue processing and sectioning.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Prepares tissue specimens for microscopic examinations and handles the more complex jobs involving immunohistochemistry for clinical patient diagnosis.
2. Maintains and reviews quality control in assigned laboratory facilities.
3. Determines the acceptability of testing results and instrument function.
4. Maintains all equipment and places orders for reagents and materials.
5. Maintains records of samples including sample accessioning and paraffin block and slide files.
6. Follows specimen handling and processing procedures.
7. Participates in the formulation and revision of departmental policies and procedures.
8. Provides guidance and leadership to employees within assigned section.
9. Makes recommendations for improvement of laboratory functions.
10. Handles clinical and patient concerns in a confidential manner employing integrity and discretion.
11. Identifies and resolves problems with equipment and specimen integrity.
12. Examines slides under microscope to ensure tissue preparation meets laboratory requirements.
13. 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.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS                                                                                                         

• Education:

Associate’s degree in relevant field

• Certification and Licensing:

        Current Florida Medical Technologist License Histotechnologist

• Experience:

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.

• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.

• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.

• Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff