Histotechnician

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Sign On Bonus $10,000 for eligible candidates with more than 1 year of experience.

Sign On Bonus $5,000 for eligible candidates with less than 1 year of experience.

Relocation Bonus $3,000 for eligible candidates

Schedule: Saturday to Wednesday 4am - 12:30pm

Location: 2855 North Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32804

• Registers, orders, and accessions pathology specimens into computer systems.

• Performs specimen processing, embedding, microtomy, routine and special histologic staining, frozen sectioning, cover slipping, and handling of irreplaceable tissue, surgical, and body fluid specimens.

Prepares specimens for research requests and transports specimens to/from collection sites, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and regulatory guidelines.

May perform special staining on tissues as needed, maintaining solutions and documenting quality control.

Adheres to safety requirements and appropriately handles and disposes of chemicals.

Follows safety policies including the use of PPE, handwashing, and hazardous chemical handling, and completes required training for handling hazardous waste.

Utilizes automated histology equipment properly according to lab procedures and manufacturers’ instructions.

Assists pathologists with frozen section preparations and procedural areas with specimen collection such as Fine Needle Aspirations.

May prepare cytology specimens. Maintains technical skills and aptitudes related to specimen processing and staining performed in the department or work area assigned. In MSD: Performs Immunohistochemistry (IHC) testing.
• In FL: If certified for QIHC, may perform IHC testing. May include transport of hazardous waste from the point of generation to a designated secure storage area; employee will be required to complete initial training (prior to handling hazardous waste) and refresher training to include proper handling and transport of hazardous waste, and proper selection, use and disposal of personal protective equipment.

• Follows established procedures to collect and process biological specimens for analysis.

• Other duties as assigned.

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.