Histotechnologist

Job Summary

** Offering a $500 Sign on Bonus **

Baptist Medical Center is currently looking for an experienced Histotechnologist to join our Histology Lab at Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville. This is a PRN, Night shift with availablily to work 12pm - 6am for embedding and cutting and call once every 3 monthst.

This candidate will play a crucial role in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases by turning tissue samples into microscope slides based on the Pathologist's need and orders. This Histotechnologist needs to have strong fine motor skills and be incredibly detail oriented. This candidate must have comprehensive knowledge within a Histology lab and at least 3-4 years of experience working in either a research or histology lab. Medical Technology experience is also required. This candidate must be licensed or be able to obtain a license as a Histotechnologist in the State of Florida before hire.

As a Histotechnologist, you will be responsible for:

• Performing all technical aspects of Histology including embedding, microtomy, routine and special stains
• Maintenance of all equipment - tissue processors, microtomes, cryostats, automated stainers, and coverslipper.
• Filing of slides and blocks
• Knowledge of LIS functions for accessioning and reporting
• Handling all specimens knowledgeably by consulting with the pathologist

This Histotechnologist position will be located at Baptist Jacksonville. If you are interested in this PRN opportunity, please apply now!

Education Required

Associate's Degree

Education Preferred

Bachelor's Degree

Experience

• 3-5 years Experience in a Histology Lab
• Research Lab Experience
• Medical Technology Experience

License and Certification

• Certified Histotechnician (HT) Preferred
• Certified Medical Technologist (MT) Preferred
• Certified Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) Preferred
• Certified Histotechnologist (HTL) Preferred
• Licensed Histotechnologist Required

Location

Location Overview

For more than 20 years, health care consumers have named Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville the "most preferred healthcare provider" in the region. As the central hub of the Baptist Health system, Baptist Jacksonville provides the highest level of medical and surgical care using the latest technologies, such as the robotic-assisted da Vinci™ Surgical System. Centrally located on the beautiful St. Johns River in downtown Jacksonville, Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville is Baptist Health's flagship tertiary-care hospital. Designated as a Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for excellence in patient care, Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville has repeatedly been named among U.S. News & World Report's "Best Hospitals.” The hospital has also been ranked as high performing in more than 10 specialties from neurology and neurosurgery to gynecology, diabetes, endocrinology,oncology and more.  Baptist Health also has a new Stroke & Cerebrovascular Center, which is a regional epicenter for advanced treatment of strokes, aneurysms and other brain conditions.  As one of 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare in the U.S. by Modern Healthcare, Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville is located close to sports, theater and music venues, museums, shopping and dining.