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:

• Process and prepare tissue in an accurate and timely fashion for gross and microscopic examination.

• Process and prepare tissue in an accurate and timely fashion for gross and microscopic examination.
• Identify and log specimens, assist the pathologist in preparation of tissue specimens for gross examination and help gross specimens as needed.
• Will perform routine histology, and special stains on designated slides, and assist in quality control.
• Will write policies and procedures according to State Regulations and for laboratory/pathology accordingly.
• Embed processed tissue in paraffin.
• Perform microtomy of embedded tissue.
• Prepare slides for H&E staining by hand and by using an automated stainer.
• Perform coverslipping of stained slides manually.
• Prepare solutions and reagents for special stains and perform histochemical staining procedures.
• Perform immunohistochemistry (IHC) stains using a Leica Bond Max.
• Perform filing of finished blocks and slides.
• Will perform preventive maintenance on equipment and logs and will keep all records according to State Regulations.
• This position will also include some clerical work such as maintaining op-reports, pathology reports, filing information and slides, and calling other facilities for ally special needs as required.
• Maintain and order supplies as needed. Provide administrative support for the physician and/or care center provider.

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

• An accredited Histotechnology Program or Associates Degree in MLT/ASCP
  
• ASCP certification in Histology
• 2 years experience in clinical laboratory.
• Previous general laboratory experience preferred.

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

COVID-19 considerations:
Temperature checks at check-in, mask worn while on-premise, and hand sanitizing stations throughout the building

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!