Histology, Bench Technician or Technologist, Day Shift
Healthcare Connections, Inc.

Position & Client Overview:

An academic medical center, part of a larger healthcare system, located in the heart of beautiful South Florida, is looking for Histology Technicians/Technologists to work on the mid-morning shift Tuesday through Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The Histology Technicians/Technologists will perform all routine histology procedures ie. cutting, embedding, and special stains. IHC experience would be a big plus.

Sorry, no new grads will be considered for this particular position.

Salary Range: $32-42 per hour

Working at this facility comes with a range of employment benefits that make it an attractive place for healthcare professionals. Employees enjoy comprehensive health plans as well as complimentary wellness programs and opportunities to lower benefits costs through participation in these programs. Additionally, the supportive work environment, characterized by great management and a non-punitive culture, fosters personal growth and camaraderie among staff.

Living in the Weston area is wonderful due to its blend of indoor and outdoor activities and favorable weather conditions. The area boasts numerous parks and recreational facilities, such as Weston Regional Park and Markham Park, which offer opportunities for hiking, biking, and picnicking. For indoor activities, residents can enjoy shopping at Weston Town Center or visiting the local art galleries and theaters. The weather in Weston is typically warm and pleasant, with long, hot summers and short, comfortable winters. This climate allows for year-round outdoor activities, making it an ideal place for those who love to stay active and enjoy nature.

Job Summary:

Perform routine specimen preparation which involves cutting various tissue types and mounting them on glass slides for examination under the microscope by the pathologist.

Nationally certified histotechnician/histotechnologist experienced in receiving, processing, and preparing patient tissue specimens for microscopic examination and analysis by the pathologist. Able to perform cutting, embedding, and special stains, recognize deviations from expected results, and analyze and correct problems using scientific principles and years of experience.

Skill Requirements:

• Calibrate, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain the equipment
• Dexterity and good hand-eye coordination are required to collect and prepare specimens
• Lab safety and infection prevention is of paramount importance

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Remove tissue from a preservative solution, remove water from the sample, and replace it with paraffin wax
• Embed the sample in a larger block of wax to prepare it for slicing before mounting it on a microtome
• Slice or section the sample then stain it with special dyes and mount it on a slide for viewing with a microscope

Education, Certification, & Experience:

• Associate or Bachelor's Degree or 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) from a regionally accredited college/university with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) of biology and chemistry
• HT/L(ASCP) certification
• Florida HT/HTL License
• Two (2) years of experience

Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

HealthCare Connections, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other protected status pursuant to law. #IND

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