Histotechnologist (HTL) | West-Central Florida

Histotechnologist (HTL) – Day Shift | West-Central Florida
Permanent & Full-Time Direct Hire
Day Shift | Dermatology Grossing

A diagnostic laboratory located in West-Central Florida, approximately one hour north of Tampa, is seeking an experienced Histotechnologist (HTL) to join its laboratory team.

This is a permanent opportunity for a skilled histology professional with a four-year degree in Histology and current HTL(ASCP) certification. The ideal candidate must have prior dermatology grossing experience and be comfortable performing grossing responsibilities.

Schedule

• Full-time, permanent position
• Day shift
• Consistent daytime schedule
• Schedule details to be discussed during the interview process

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform routine histology procedures according to established laboratory protocols.
• Perform grossing of dermatology specimens using appropriate techniques and procedures.
• Examine, describe, measure, and prepare tissue specimens for processing.
• Process tissue specimens through fixation, dehydration, clearing, and paraffin embedding.
• Perform microtomy and prepare high-quality slides for microscopic evaluation.
• Perform routine and special staining procedures as required.
• Assist with immunohistochemistry and other specialized histology techniques as applicable.
• Maintain accurate specimen identification and tracking throughout the laboratory process.
• Review slides and specimens for technical quality and correct issues as necessary.
• Operate, maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot histology equipment.
• Perform quality control procedures and document corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and documentation.
• Monitor laboratory supplies and reagents.
• Follow laboratory safety, regulatory, quality assurance, and infection control procedures.
• Collaborate with pathologists and other laboratory professionals.
• Participate in laboratory quality improvement initiatives.
• Perform additional histology responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Histology required.
• HTL(ASCP) certification required.
• Prior dermatology grossing experience required.
• Demonstrated ability to independently perform dermatology grossing responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of histology techniques, specimen processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining.
• Experience working with dermatopathology specimens strongly preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to specimen quality.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced diagnostic laboratory environment.
• Strong troubleshooting and critical-thinking skills.
• Commitment to laboratory safety, regulatory compliance, and quality.

Position Highlights

• Permanent, full-time direct-hire opportunity.
• Day-shift position.
• Four-year degree in Histology required.
• HTL(ASCP) certification required.
• Dermatology grossing experience required.
• Four-year Histology degree allows the successful candidate to perform grossing responsibilities.
• Opportunity to work in a specialized dermatology-focused diagnostic laboratory environment.
• Located in West-Central Florida, approximately one hour north of Tampa.
• Excellent opportunity for an experienced HTL seeking a daytime position with dermatology grossing responsibilities.

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