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Unified Womens Health Care

Histotechnologist

Unified Womens Health Care, Thonotosassa, Florida, United States, 33592

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Overview Florida Woman Care Laboratory is the diagnostic engine behind Florida Woman Care – Florida and Georgia's largest comprehensive women's healthcare practice. Our team is committed to elevating women’s health through precision, speed, and innovation.

We provide comprehensive laboratory services including cytology, histology, molecular, genetic, and clinical testing that empower ObGyn clinicians with actionable insights at every stage of care.

Our team brings together board‑certified pathologists, skilled lab professionals, and cutting‑edge technology to deliver results that matter, quickly, accurately and consistently. With a focus on quality, research and forward‑thinking solutions, we are shaping the future of diagnostics.

We are proud to be part of the Unified Women's Healthcare community and proud to push the frontier of laboratory medicine in advancing women's health.

We are currently seeking a Histotechnologist to join our Histology Division. This role includes responsibilities in embedding, microtomy, histochemical staining, immunohistochemical testing, and in‑situ hybridization assays.

Schedule: Monday - Friday; 4:00 AM - 12:30 PM.

Responsibilities

Follow the laboratory’s procedures for handling specimens, processing tests, analyzing tests, and reporting and maintaining records of patient results

May label requisitions, specimen containers, cassettes and/or slides and affix coverslip to slides

Train or direct Laboratory Assistants engaged in histopathology specimen processing

Perform all technical aspects of grossing and dictating surgical specimens using a variety of laboratory materials and equipment which includes small biopsies and cervical LEEP specimens

Embed tissue specimens in correct orientation at an average rate of 45‑60 blocks per hour

Perform microtomy at an average rate of 35‑40 blocks per hour of correct thickness with minimal cutting artifact

Perform routine H&E stain according to written protocol

Perform recuts and additional stains including special and immunohistochemistry stains, as requested by a Pathologist

Exercise independent judgment in dealing with procedural and technical problems

Recognize and correct inferior stain quality using knowledge of staining procedures

Follow the laboratory’s established corrective action policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance

Document all corrective actions taken when systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications

Adhere to the laboratory’s QC policies, and document all QC activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance performed

Maintain records that demonstrate that patient samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples

Maintain laboratory, equipment, and documentation in a state of readiness for accreditation, licensing and safety inspections

Operate, clean, and sterilize laboratory equipment, glassware, instruments, and workstations

Follow all health and safety regulations when handling laboratory specimens

Comply with chemical hygiene and/or laboratory safety procedures

Comply with all laboratory procedures, processes, and methodologies

Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science

OR

equivalent training and experience (24 hours of non‑entry level chemistry/biology courses)

required

Successful completion of an accredited histology program preferred

Two (2) years’ recent experience in a high‑volume histopathology laboratory is preferred

Benefits Here’s a look at what we offer:

Health Coverage

Medical, dental, and vision plans, fertility benefits, and supplemental insurance options

Paid Time Off

Vacation, personal days, and paid holidays to help you recharge

Financial & Retirement Planning

401(k) with employer contribution, plus Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)

Income Protection

Short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, basic life insurance, and optional additional coverage

Wellbeing Support

Employee Assistance Program, commuter benefits, pet insurance, and identity theft protection

Professional Development

Opportunities and resources to support your career growth

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