Histologist/Histotechnologist - Electron Microscopy | Dept of Pathology | Days | Full-Time

Overview

Advance your career as a Histologist/Histotechnologist at UF Health Shands Hospital located in beautiful Gainesville, Florida where Nature and Culture come together. Our thriving community is known for its unique blend of natural beauty, innovation, cultural energy, and recreation. UF Health is consistently ranked among the nation’s best hospitals and we are committed to excellence in healthcare. Our Histologists play a critical role in the diagnostic process, preparing and analyzing tissue specimens that help pathologists deliver accurate and timely diagnoses. Their expertise directly impacts patient outcomes and supports some of the most advanced medical treatments available today. Our patients and our people are at the center of everything we do. Make UF Health your next career destination.

UF Health Experience & Rewards

• Level 1 trauma center and teaching hospital
• FACT accredited NCI-designated cancer institute
• Bone Marrow and Solid Organ Transplant Center
• Accrued PTO including holidays
• Annual salary reviews
• Student loan repayment
• PSLF-eligible employer
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive healthcare/retirement plans
• Relocation Assistance
• Wellness programs

Responsibilities

In this role the Histologist/Histotechnologist will perform the following job duties:

• Gross examination of small biopsy specimens at the direction of the Medical Director or designee and under supervision of the UF Health Pathology Laboratories Electron Microscopy Manager
• All processes to prepare tissues for histologic and transmission electron microscopy; diagnostic evaluation including accessioning, appropriate labeling of requisitions and specimen containers, printing cassettes, fixation, preparing packing list for transportation to the histology laboratory, and subsequent discarding of surgical specimens.
• Use digital camera for specimen photography and works with diamond blades to ensure quality of surgical specimen preparations.
• Execute frozen microtomy of surgical tissue and performing antibody or chemical staining.
• Provide coverage in the Electron Microscope and Grossing labs.
• Create and maintain special stains and immunofluorescence antibodies and perform enzyme chemistry and direct immunofluorescence on tissue.
• Ensure all regulations, productivity, and quality standards are met or surpassed.

Schedule

FTE: 1.0

Shift Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm

Days of Week: Monday-Friday

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• State license as a Histotechnologist required
• One year of relevant experience preferred; to include prior gross room or histology lab experience and/or experience with Epic Beaker.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Florida Histotechnologist license required (ASCP).

In this role the Histologist/Histotechnologist will perform the following job duties:

• Gross examination of small biopsy specimens at the direction of the Medical Director or designee and under supervision of the UF Health Pathology Laboratories Electron Microscopy Manager
• All processes to prepare tissues for histologic and transmission electron microscopy; diagnostic evaluation including accessioning, appropriate labeling of requisitions and specimen containers, printing cassettes, fixation, preparing packing list for transportation to the histology laboratory, and subsequent discarding of surgical specimens.
• Use digital camera for specimen photography and works with diamond blades to ensure quality of surgical specimen preparations.
• Execute frozen microtomy of surgical tissue and performing antibody or chemical staining.
• Provide coverage in the Electron Microscope and Grossing labs.
• Create and maintain special stains and immunofluorescence antibodies and perform enzyme chemistry and direct immunofluorescence on tissue.
• Ensure all regulations, productivity, and quality standards are met or surpassed.

Schedule

FTE: 1.0

Shift Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm

Days of Week: Monday-Friday

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• State license as a Histotechnologist required
• One year of relevant experience preferred; to include prior gross room or histology lab experience and/or experience with Epic Beaker.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Florida Histotechnologist license required (ASCP).