Do you love to care for patients in a warm and welcoming environment?

Gastro Health is currently looking for a detail-oriented Histology Technician to join our team!

Gastro Health is a great place to work and advance in your career. You'll find a collaborative team of coworkers and providers,.

Here are some of the duties you will be responsible for:

• Preparation of reagents in the laboratory.
• Comply with all safety regulations.
• Routine handling of biohazards and/or chemically hazardous material.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned by manager.
• Ensure all correct clinical data/information is entered into the laboratory information system (i.e., order entry, patient demographics and/or results).
• Able to perform routine histology from accessioning to cover slipping.
• Preparation of material for staining, including cutting paraffin sections.
• Properly embed processed tissue.
• Cut and stain re-cut slides, special stains, and esotaic test requested by pathologist.
• Maintain, troubleshoot and running of complex automated equipment.
• Maintenance lab reagents and supply inventory needed for daily staining procedures.
• QC and QA of adequate control material needed for tests within laboratory.
• Under the direction of the laboratory manager, the histotech will perform repetitive or routine duties working from written procedures.
• Routine work encompasses working with chemical/biohazardous material. All safety policies and practices are to be followed.

Applicants will be considered based on successful completion of one of the following:

• Associates or Bachelor of Science in biology or related field.
• HT or HTL certified by ASCP.
• Previous experience as a histotech preferred.
• The individual must have the ability to establish work priorities and to handle several tasks for maximum workstation efficiency.
• Must be able to interact with fellow coworkers. Internal and external client dealings require courtesy and tact.
• Must be alert and energetic with constant monitoring of workflow.

Gastro Health is the largest gastroenterology multi-specialty group in the country. We are over 300 physicians strong with over 100 locations throughout the nation, including Florida, Alabama, Ohio, Maryland, Washington, Virginia, and Massachusetts. We employ the finest gastroenterologists, pediatric gastroenterologists, colorectal surgeons, and allied health professionals. Gastro Health is always looking for talented individuals who share our mission to provide outstanding medical care and an exceptional healthcare experience.

Plus:

• This position offers a great work/life balance!

• We are growing rapidly and support internal advancement

• We offer competitive compensation

Gastro Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, gender, disability, protected veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

We thank you for your interest in joining our growing Gastro Health team!