The Department of Dermatology is charged with the responsibility for medical education, patient care, and research activities for the Shands Hospital at the University of Florida and the Veterans Administration Medical Center. The full-time position acts as a Senior Medical Technologist of the day-to-day and specialized operations of the Dermatopathology Histology Lab.
Moh’s – Processes tissue specimens using cryo-techniques associated with Moh’s and excisional surgery. Standard and histological techniques for subsequent evaluation and diagnosis by the attending dermatologists will be prepared.
Accessioning - May be responsible for accessioning dermatopathology specimens received in the lab if needed.
Grossing – Qualifies for high complexity testing of surgical specimens by a non-pathologist. Prints tissue cassettes and performs the gross dissection of all dermatology specimens for histology processing.
Histology - Embeds dermatology specimens in accordance with established paraffin embedding protocols. Prepares slides for routine and specialized histology by sectioning paraffin tissue blocks. Stains slides with routine H&E as well as IHC and histochemistry staining techniques for diagnostic evaluation by the Dermatopathologist’s. Responsible for entering stain and recut request on the computer as well as distribution and computer documentation of completed slides. Contributes to meeting the production goals as set by the department and is responsible for supervising lab in Manager’s absence.
Laboratory Maintenance – Contributes to the maintenance of all laboratory equipment, temperature and maintenance logs, filing of slides and blocks.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Travel reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Gainesville, FL 32606: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
License/Certification:
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist License (Required)
Work Location: In person