Histotechnologist 

Sign On Bonus: $15K

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Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise,our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital,dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers.

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Position Responsibilities:

Proficient in performing all routine histology including cassetting, embedding, microtomy and H&E staining.   Performs and documents Quality Control.   Reports significant deviations to the supervisor/manager.  Documents corrective action.Organizes work to maximize productivity and efficiency, meeting departmental workload average (24 blocks per hour cutting and 60 blocks per hour embedding).  Performs special stains, immunohistochemically stains or immunofluorescence stains,  and prepares solutions , including dilutions of antibodies per departmental SOP.  Performs frozen sections with acceptable quality.   Meets departmental turnaround time of 20 minutes 95% of the time.Performs and documents routine maintenance; takes corrective action when equipment failure occurs.  Notifies the supervisor when Clinical Engineering must be called.Maintains minimum inventory of reagents/supplies to ensure continuous workflow and sufficient supplies for the next day.Follows laboratory protocol regarding the storage, handling and disposal of chemicals and biohazardous waster.Cleans and decontaminates workstation per departmental protocol.Provides assistance to co-workers and/or  works alternative shifts/hours as needed or requested.Performs duties in an independent manner.Consult the supervisor / manager or charge tech to determine the appropriate source of action when unusual situation occur.Reviews work lists throughout the shift and addresses pending items.Communicates and documents any unusual occurrences or deviations from routine operations in the Communication Log or to the supervisor, pathologist or designee.

Qualifications:

Licensed by the State of Florida (or eligible) in appropriate specialties - national certification preferredCommensurate with licensure requirements

Benefits:

We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs. Our robust employee benefits package includes:

Health benefitsLife insuranceLong-term disability coverageHealthcare spending accountsRetirement planPaid time offPet InsuranceTuition reimbursementEmployee assistance programWellness programOn-site housing for selected positions and more! Share