Moffitt Cancer Center Partnership
Department Histology
Schedule - Shift - Hours Full Time - Day Shift - M-F, 8:30am-5pm
At Moffitt Cancer Center, we strive to be the leader in understanding the complexity of cancer and applying these insights to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Our diverse team of over 9,000 are dedicated to serving our patients and creating a workspace where every individual is recognized and appreciated. Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Join our committed team and help shape the future we envision.
Moffitt Cancer Center is a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida and the leading cancer hospital in both Florida and the Southeast.
This position is primarily responsible for preparing an autopsy station and maintaining cleanliness of the room as well as the tools needed for the procedure. As a technician, this position would assist a pathologist, resident and/or PA in preparing the body, moving the body during autopsy and handing out tools. Other duties include opening the body, taking x‑rays utilizing radiograph systems, and photos for documentation, collecting important biological samples and closing the body to prepare it for transport to a funeral home.
This position would also have additional laboratory duties and be responsible for ensuring proper handling of all specimens received in the anatomic pathology laboratories and preparation of these specimens for testing. Duties include computer data entry and accessioning, specimen processing, slide preparation, packaging of specimens appropriately, transport and delivery of specimens to the testing departments, and troubleshooting issues with samples and orders.
Responsibilities:
Attends Morgue
Responsible for monitoring traffic of decedents into and out of the morgue cooler.
Responsible for maintenance and cleanliness of morgue and morgue cooler.
Assists with autopsies
Evisceration of decedents.
Assists pathologist/resident/PA with documentation of the autopsy process and/or records.
Photography of decedents.
Collecting and preserving biological samples.
Preparing decedents for release after the autopsy.
Assists the Anatomic Pathology Lab
Assisting with laboratory assistant coverage as needed in all Anatomic Pathology areas including the Gross Room and Histology labs.
Assisting with materials tracking such as scanning blocks/specimens during receipt.
Accessioning pathology specimens.
Assisting with maintaining the tissue processors in histology.
Ordering supplies for both the morgue and the Gross Room laboratory.
Ensuring reagents and supplies are up to date and not expired.
Credentials and Experience:
Associate’s Degree in Science-Related or Mortuary-Related field required.
2 years of experience in performing or assisting with autopsies.
Preferred:
Bacherlo’s Degree in Science-Related or Mortuary-Related field.
3 years of customer service and/or direct laboratory experience in addition to the minimum required above.
Experience with photography and documentation of decedents.
Experience using Kubtec and/or Faxitron radiograph systems.
Experience with collecting and preserving biological samples (i.e. research).
Excellent attention to detail and ability to document.
Moffitt Cancer Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran or disabled status. We seek candidates whose skills, and personal and professional experience, have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.
Reasonable Accommodation Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Moffitt endeavors to make moffitt.org/careers accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact one of the Human Resources receptionists by phone at 813-745-7899 or by email at HRReceptionists@moffitt.org. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here.
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At Moffitt Cancer Center, we strive to be the leader in understanding the complexity of cancer and applying these insights to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Our diverse team of over 9,000 are dedicated to serving our patients and creating a workspace where every individual is recognized and appreciated. Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Join our committed team and help shape the future we envision.
Moffitt Cancer Center is a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida and the leading cancer hospital in both Florida and the Southeast.
This position is primarily responsible for preparing an autopsy station and maintaining cleanliness of the room as well as the tools needed for the procedure. As a technician, this position would assist a pathologist, resident and/or PA in preparing the body, moving the body during autopsy and handing out tools. Other duties include opening the body, taking x‑rays utilizing radiograph systems, and photos for documentation, collecting important biological samples and closing the body to prepare it for transport to a funeral home.
This position would also have additional laboratory duties and be responsible for ensuring proper handling of all specimens received in the anatomic pathology laboratories and preparation of these specimens for testing. Duties include computer data entry and accessioning, specimen processing, slide preparation, packaging of specimens appropriately, transport and delivery of specimens to the testing departments, and troubleshooting issues with samples and orders.
Responsibilities:
Attends Morgue
Responsible for monitoring traffic of decedents into and out of the morgue cooler.
Responsible for maintenance and cleanliness of morgue and morgue cooler.
Assists with autopsies
Evisceration of decedents.
Assists pathologist/resident/PA with documentation of the autopsy process and/or records.
Photography of decedents.
Collecting and preserving biological samples.
Preparing decedents for release after the autopsy.
Assists the Anatomic Pathology Lab
Assisting with laboratory assistant coverage as needed in all Anatomic Pathology areas including the Gross Room and Histology labs.
Assisting with materials tracking such as scanning blocks/specimens during receipt.
Accessioning pathology specimens.
Assisting with maintaining the tissue processors in histology.
Ordering supplies for both the morgue and the Gross Room laboratory.
Ensuring reagents and supplies are up to date and not expired.
Credentials and Experience:
Associate’s Degree in Science-Related or Mortuary-Related field required.
2 years of experience in performing or assisting with autopsies.
Preferred:
Bacherlo’s Degree in Science-Related or Mortuary-Related field.
3 years of customer service and/or direct laboratory experience in addition to the minimum required above.
Experience with photography and documentation of decedents.
Experience using Kubtec and/or Faxitron radiograph systems.
Experience with collecting and preserving biological samples (i.e. research).
Excellent attention to detail and ability to document.
Moffitt Cancer Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran or disabled status. We seek candidates whose skills, and personal and professional experience, have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.
Reasonable Accommodation Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Moffitt endeavors to make moffitt.org/careers accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact one of the Human Resources receptionists by phone at 813-745-7899 or by email at HRReceptionists@moffitt.org. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here.
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