Histotechnologist

Overview

Perform routine and special histology tasks in a CAP‑certified lab.

Key Responsibilities

• tissue processing
• quality control
• instrument operation
• routine testing
• lis reporting
• result recording

Tasks

-Meet acceptable turnaround time and productivity standards for the section. -Embed, cut, stain, and perform other tasks required to process tissue in the Immunohistochemistry laboratory. -Perform quality control procedures established for each method and maintain accurate records. -Assist other personnel with identifying and analyzing inconsistent and abnormal results. -Review accuracy and completeness of results prior to releasing in the Laboratory Information System. -Perform accurate gross description on tissue samples. -Operate all instruments/equipment according to accepted written procedures and recognize and identify instrument/equipment problems. -Complete routine and STAT testing within acceptable turnaround time guidelines. -Record, transcribe, and maintain records of patient test results according to protocol. -Recognize testing errors/discrepancies or problems and notify appropriate personnel to assist in problem resolution.

Requirements

• ascp
• clia
• associate degree
• histology
• microtomy
• licensure

What You Bring

-Histology licensure (ASCP - 720 hours program) OR 4 years' experience. -Meet CLIA personnel standard criteria. -Associate degree in medical technology, chemistry, biology, or related life science. -Formal training in Histology from an accredited program (720 hours). -Skills in microtomy, grossing, processing, embedding, cutting, and routine special staining techniques. -Associate's Degree in medical technology, chemistry, biology, or other life science. -State Licensure where applicable (Florida requires licensing). -1-3 years of experience.

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Benefits

-Employee Assistance Program -Short and long-term disability -Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) -Medical, dental & vision -Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) -Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital -Health Spending Account (HSA) -Transportation benefits -401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

About Actalent

-Born in July 2021 by merging Aerotek’s engineering & sciences arm with EASi, Actalent emerged as a focused engineering-and-science partner. -Backed by Allegis Group, it drives scale and speed to market via contract, managed, and technical services. -Headquartered in Maryland with global reach, it deploys specialized teams across North America, Europe, and APAC on Fortune 500 projects. -Typical engagements span EV design, vaccine development, lab services, clinical research, and infrastructure systems. -Expertise covers a wide spectrum: aerospace, defense, healthcare, manufacturing, software systems, environmental and civil engineering.

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