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Histotechnician

Fort Myers, FL 33912

Posted: 11/20/2025 Employment Type: Permanent Job Title: Histotechnician Job Number: 411 Pay Rate: $30 to $36/hour

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Job Title: Histology Technician

Job Location: Fort Myers, FL

Start Date: ASAP

Schedule: Monday - Friday 10p-6:30a 

Weekly Estimated Pay or Pay Range: $30.00 to $36.00 per hour

Qualifications:

  • Years of Experience:
  • Level I: 1+ years as an ASCP Histotechnician/Histotechnologist preferred
  • Level II: 4+ years as an ASCP Histotechnician/Histotechnologist preferred
  • Education:
  • Bachelor of Science in chemical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution - OR -
  • Associate of Science in a laboratory science, or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution - OR -
  • Equivalent education of 60 semester hours with 24 semester hours in biological and chemical science courses.
  • Certification:
  • Nationally:  HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP)
  • FL:  current state technician or technologist license
  • Basic understanding of laboratory techniques
  • Possesses appropriate computer skills to accomplish tasks
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently
  • Must be able to work in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment while maintaining production and quality standards
  • Must be able to work in a biohazard environment and comply with safety policies and standards outlined in the company’s Safety Data Sheet Database
  • Good visual acuity including color perception required for certain departments
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds Job Responsibilities
    • Receives tissue specimens and ensures proper accessioning and labeling of all tissue samples
    • Processes paperwork associated with accessioning and reporting
    • Performs routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologist(s), according to established Standard Operating Procedures
    • Performs microtomy according to established Standard Operating Procedures
    • Embeds processed tissue in paraffin wax
    • Performs coverslipping of stained slides either manually or automated
    • Performs all special stain procedures according to established Standard Operating Procedures
    • Performs filing of blocks and slides
    • Maintains laboratory in a clean, functional state, as well as cleaning, performing or scheduling equipment and instrument maintenance/calibration/certification, as required. Documents remedial actions such as repairs or repeated tests
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