Histotechnician Specialist

As a Histotechnician at AdventHealth, you will play a vital role in the laboratory team, responsible for processing specimens for pathologic diagnosis, tissue fixation, and preparing slides for microscopic examination by the pathologist.

• Perform analytical activities related to specimen processing, embedding, microtomy, routine and special histologic staining, frozen sectioning, cover slipping, and handling of irreplaceable tissue, surgical, and body fluid specimens.
• Prepare specimens for research requests and transport specimens to/from collection sites, ensuring compliance with federal/state/regulatory guidelines.
• Ensure special stains are performed on tissues as needed and maintain solutions and documents quality control.
• Follow established procedures to collect and process biological specimens for analysis and register, order, and accession pathology specimens into computer systems.
• Adhere to safety requirements, handle and dispose of chemicals, and demonstrate understanding and adherence to Chemical Hygiene and Infection Control policies.

• High-school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate's degree or Technical degree in a related field preferred.
• One year of technical experience as a Histology technician/technologist in a Histology laboratory setting.
• Histotechnician (HT) certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent, as required by respective state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification if applicable to facility.

AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. We value our employees and offer a range of benefits, including benefits from Day One, Paid Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, Student Loan Repayment Program, Career Development, Whole Person Wellbeing Resources, and Mental Health Resources and Support.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age, or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.