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The University of Miami UHealth at SoLé Mia opening September 2025, will bring high-quality academic medicine to North Miami, Aventura, and surrounding communities.

Our expert team of physicians and staff will represent a wide range of specialties, including NCI–designated Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, the number one eye hospital in the nation. UHealth at SoLé Mia will also deliver the latest in urologic treatments from the renowned Desai Sethi Urology Institute as well as top-notch care from UHealth’s nationally ranked neurology and neurosurgery programs.

The University of Miami UHealth – Department of Anatomic Pathology - at SoLé Mia has an exciting opportunity for a full time Sr. Histotechnologist.

SUMMARY

This is a specialized position that requires a wide range of experience in tissue processing, sectioning and immunohistochemistry.  Under minimum supervision, performs as a laboratory professional who prepares tissues from surgical specimens for histology, electron and/or immunofluorescence as appropriate. Uses the Laboratory and hospital systems to accession data and to perform other appropriate system functions as needed.

JOB FUNCTIONS

 Prepares tissues specimens for microscopic examinations and handles the more complex jobs involving histoimmunicyto-chemistry for clinical patient diagnosis; maintains quality controls.

Reviews quality control and determines the acceptability of testing patient results, and instrument function by applying established policies and procedures.

Manages histology laboratory including maintaining all equipment, placing of orders for reagents and material.

Maintains records of samples including sample accessioning and paraffin block and slide files.

Follows specimen handling and processing procedures.

Maintains laboratory supplies and equipment; participates in the formulation and revision of departmental policies and procedures.  May provide leadership to employees within a section.

Answers questions and resolves problems pertaining to test requisitions.

Oversees quality assurance activities and makes recommendations for improvement.

Uses independent judgment, decision-making skills and correction action in evaluating testing procedures, patient results and specimen integrity.

Handles clinical and patient concerns in a confidential manner employing integrity and discretion/

Independently identifies and resolves problems, equipment and specimen integrity identification

Examines slides under microscope to ensure tissue preparation meets laboratory requirements.

Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors degree with three years of experience required.

A current State of Florida Histotechnologist license is required.

3 years of relevant experience performing Histotechnologist functions in a medical setting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to interact in a professional manner with individuals at all levels.

Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.

Solid computer skills.

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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

H10