Histology Technologist - Miami Lakes, United States - Sonic Healthcare USA

Description

Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications:
Quality is in our DNA is it in yours?

You are a superhero when it comes to patient specimens. You've got problem-solving instincts, a passion for patient care, and the drive to keep things running smoothly. You're also looking for great benefits, the support of an all-star team, and an opportunity to grow your career.

Join our front line of #HealthcareHeroes Our mission is to advance the health and wellbeing of our communities as a leader in clinical laboratory solutions.

Location:
Miami Lakes, FL


Days:
Monday - Friday

Hours: 3:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Full-time: Benefit Eligible


In this role, you will:
Prepares histologic slides from human tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by Pathologist.


Essential Key Responsibilities:

• Exercises independent judgment in dealing with procedural and technical problems.
• Examines slides and/or blocks to ensure tissue preparation is meeting laboratory requirements.
• Trains or directs Laboratory Assistants and Histology Technicians engaged in laboratory testing and processing techniques.
• Prepares sections of human tissue for microscopic examination and patient diagnosis, using techniques to gross (dissect tissue), embed (orient specimen in paraffin block), section (cut thin sections of tissue), stain (enhance contrast of tissue and highlight specific features of interest with routine hematoxylin and eosin stains), and mount tissue (adhere tissue onto glass slides), from surgical procedures.
• Performs recuts and additional stains including special and immunohistochemistry stains, as requested by a Pathologist.
• Operates computerized laboratory equipment to fix, dehydrate, and infiltrate with wax, tissue specimens to be preserved for study by Pathologist.
• May label requisitions, specimen containers, cassettes and/or slides and affixes coverslip to slides.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Company:
Sonic Anatomic Pathology


All you need is:

• Bachelor's Degree in the field of Laboratory Science or equivalent under the 1988 Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) guidelines of high complexity testing.
• State licensure, if applicable.
• Certified or eligible for Board of Certification (BOC) by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP).
• Completion of a Histology program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) or minimum of one (1) year experience as a full-time Histology Technician Trainee and competent in the areas of fixation, processing, embedding, microtomy, grossing, special stains, immunohistochemistry, and lab operations.

We'll give you:

• Appreciation for your work
• A feeling of satisfaction that you've helped people
• Opportunity to grow in your profession
• Free lab services for you and your dependents

We also want you to know:
This role will have routine access to Protected Health Information (PHI).

Employees will be trained on reasonable safeguards and are expected to maintain strict confidentiality, as well as abide by all applicable privacy and security standards.

Employees are expected only to access PHI when it is required to fulfill job duties.

• Work-life balance, including Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Help saving for retirement, with a 401(k) plus a company match
• A sense of belonging - we're a community

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40


Work Shift:
Mark & Kambour Shift 11-7 (United States of America)


Job Category:
Laboratory Operations


Company:
Mark & Kambour LLC

Sonic Healthcare USA is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace for all employees.

We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.