Hello,
My name is Alyssa Peterson, and I am the director of lab/pathology recruitment at Allied Search Partners, and I wanted to follow up with you in reference to a full time/permanent job opportunity for a talented histotechnologist. The position is in* Auburndale, Fl area. **If this is not the job for you, however, you are interested in exploring new opportunities please send me a copy of your updated resume and what you are looking for*. Also, we offer to pay you up to $1000 for any referral that we place in a position, so please forward this to anyone who seems fit for this position and have them contact me right away! *Position: Histotechnologist* * * *Shift* *Full time, day shift* * * *Job Description:* Responsible for performance of specimen processing, embedding, cutting, routine and special histologic staining, frozen sectioning and mounting of preparations from surgical and autopsy materials for microscopic interpretation by the Pathologist. In addition, measures and describes needle core biopsies of the breast, liver, and all endoscopy biopsies. Assists Pathologist by measuring, apportioning muscle biopsies; sural nerve biopsies, and needle core biopsies of the kidney. Implements and tests new techniques and procedures. The Histotechnologist identifies tissue structures, cell components, and their staining characteristics, relating them to physiological functions, making judgments concerning the results of quality control measures. Also prepares fresh unfixed tissue for transporting to a reference lab. Requirements & Working Conditions · High School Diploma Required. · Completion of structured training and education in Histology. · Licensed by the State of Florida as a Histology Technologist. ASCP certification preferred. · Ability to stand and walk for approximately twenty percent of work time when preparing tissues, and ability to lift, carry and manipulate solvents/solvent containers, supplies, or equipment to a maximum of 25 lbs. · Is on-call occasionally or adjusts work schedule to respond for frozen sections. · Works in a laboratory histology section with frequent (up to thirty percent of work time) exposure to unpleasant odors, chemicals and bio-hazardous specimens. · Potential exposure to cuts on hands and fingers from microtome knives but hazards are limited when established handling procedures are followed. -- Alyssa Peterson Allied Search Partners O: 770.621.2639 ext. 4 F: 770.621.2640 _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet