Overview The Histology Technician will perform the various tasks required for receiving, processing, and preparing patient tissue specimens for microscopic examination and analysis by the Pathologist. This may include logging, batching, and cutting, mounting and staining procedures. Tissue specimens received from surgical, diagnostic, or autopsy cases are sorted, logged, and prioritized according to the standards required. Responsibilities Receives and logs surgical and cytological specimens in a safe manner; Investigates issues related to accessioning and calls for clarification when needed. Notifies Supervisor of unresolved issues. Performs and documents preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on all equipment including cleaning in order to maintain high quality laboratory service. Provides special stains as requested in a timely and quality manner. Accurately maintains adequate records of quality control for staining and equipment maintenance. Maintains organized and complete files of tissue, blocks and slides for ready access. Disposes of wet tissue after two weeks. Prepares cytological specimens for microscopic examination Accurately embeds cuts, prepares slides and stains sections of tissue in a safe manner for pathological examination Helps monitor inventory/supplies and informs Supervisor when ordering is needed. Adheres to the clinical laboratory’s quality control policies in performing, resulting, troubleshooting, and documenting all quality control activities. Issues unable to be resolved are reported promptly to Supervisor, Manager or Director. Provide Instruction and training in theory, technical skills, and safety protocols, and laboratory procedures to students and employees. Performs all other duties as assigned by management within job scope. Qualifications Associate's Degree in Histology/Clinical Lab Science is required. Histology Technician License in Florida is required.