Seasonal Histologist

InterHealth Staffing is a for-profit staffing division of TGH committed to providing patients with excellent and compassionate care. We are now offering 13-week seasonal assignments with competitive base pay and the potential for contract extensions based on unit needs. These positions are also a great way to experience the culture and the excellence of TGH while exploring the potential opportunity to transition into a permanent role. As the region’s leading safety net hospital, Tampa General is committed to providing area residents with world-class and compassionate health care ranging from the simplest to the most complex medical services. Tampa General is affiliated with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine and serves as the primary teaching hospital for the University. Enjoy the benefits of working with a Magnet-designated nursing team and a schedule that fits your lifestyle. Grow your career, make an impact, and see why so many choose to call TGH home. Our seasonal Applicants must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience within the specific division being hired into and deemed competent to work independently. Please review qualifications and apply for the recruiting team to review and assist with the interview process.

Responsible for performing all Histology functions and procedures for all patient specimens that include responding to frozen sections, immunostaining and special staining by both automated and manual methods. Processes tissues for microscopic examination. Operates instrumentation, prepares reagents and maintains records according to established policies and procedures. Communicates with nursing and physicians regarding patient specimens and results.

Essential Functions

· Maintains a high level of productivity, versatility and cooperation, the Histotechnologist (HT) performs all tests as specified in procedure manuals and protocols in compliance with the standards of practice. The HT is expected to comply with standards of practice.

· Checks to ensure patient demographics and specimen source match. Independently assesses quality of specimen with regard to adequate volume, received in proper transport solution and container and received within acceptable time limits.

· Promptly notifies appropriate individuals when inadequate specimens are received, and documents so patient care is not compromised

· Assists the pathologist with frozen section procedures.

· Tests are performed as per procedure and within the guidelines and limitations of the test to ensure accuracy of results.

· Solutions and stains are prepared following written procedures.

· Tissues are processed, cut and mounted on slides appropriately for staining as per procedure.

If not listed, is able to assess the correct method through use of reference material.

· Slides are correctly stained, cover slipped and labeled for examination.

· Tissue blocks and slides are filed and stored in proper order for retrieval when necessary.

· Obtains tissues for special studies and expedites process according to department protocol.

· Prepares and sends out any outside consults for special procedures.

· Demonstrates competency in all Histotechnologist and Histology Assistant procedures annually.