laboratory - cls - Pembroke Pines, FL, United States - Memorial Healthcare System

Description

Memorial laboratory professionals understand that every specimen and every report are informing diagnosis, treatment and care.

We never lose sight of the patient and family who are on the other end of that data, and are depending on us for timely and accurate results.

We aspire to the Five Rights of Laboratory Testing:

performing the right test on the right patient at the right time for the right indicators leading to the right diagnostic decision.

The Histology Technologist prepares histologic slides from human tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by Pathologist.
Performs quality control, preventative maintenance, and advanced troubleshooting of instruments and stains for optimal performance.
Prepares and evaluates stains, reagents, and solutions necessary for slide preparation following established policies and procedures.

Receives, accessions as required, and prepares tissues and other biological materials using accepted histological techniques; May perform Immunohistochemistry and Histochemistry and assist with implementation.

Prepares for and participates in inspections and assists the laboratory in meeting all regulatory guidelines.
ACCOUNTABILITY, ACCURACY & QUALITY, ANALYSIS AND DECISION MAKING, CLINICAL POLICIES AND STANDARDS, CUSTOMER SERVICE, EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE - LAB, HISTOLOGY SPECIAL STAINS AND IMMUNOHISTOCHEMISTRY, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, SPECIMEN HANDLING, ACCESSIONING, AND PROCESSING, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR
Associates (Required)American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), Clinical Lab Supervisor License (SU LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL), Clinical Lab Technologist License (TN LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)

Complexity of Work:
Basic knowledge of laboratory procedures and instrumentation. Basic knowledge of laboratory information systems. Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.


Required Work Experience:
No prior work experience required

Other Information:
**Florida State License as a Supervisor or Technologist in the area of responsibility or American Society for Clinical Pathology.
Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 60%
~ Cytotoxic Chemicals = 40%
~ Hazardous Chemicals = 60%
~ Computer Monitor = 60%
~ Domestic Animals = 0%
~ Fire Risk = 40%
~ Magnetic Fields = 0%
~ Moving Mechanical Parts = 60%

~ Shift:

We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates, during the hiring process.

Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law.

We are proud to offer Veteran's Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program.
If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call M-F, 8am-5pm) or email