Job Summary

Performs all routine and special technical procedures. To judge the adequacy of a submitted specimen and to request another specimen if the original is unsatisfactory. To notify the pathologists or laboratory director when the workload demands additional personnel. To supervise the work performance in the section when acting as the technologist in charge. To supervise trainees in bench work activities for the section. To assist in meeting the requirements set forth by inspection agencies.

Works with the laboratory staff, nursing staff, medical staff, visitors, and patients in a professional manner. Works with manufacturer and sales representatives in a professional manner. Conducts all contacts in a friendly, courteous, helpful, and considerate manner designed to provide good customer service. Answers the telephone in a prompt and courteous manner. Displays concern and aids as appropriate to callers or in face-to-face situations. Dedicated to meeting the expectations of the internal and external customers. Works with customers to identify areas of concern and to recommend appropriate solutions.

Required Knowledge & Skills

One year of technical experience, preferred

Good verbal and written communication skills, required

Basic computer skills, required

Education/Experience/Licensure/Technical/Other

Education: High School or GED required

License/Certification

Current Technologist license in Histology (or eligible), required

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Heart Association

What Should I Know About Hialeah Hospital?

Our 378-bed acute care hospital opened in 1951 to serve the Hialeah, Florida community. Our team is committed to honoring the trust that our patients place in us by providing compassionate, safe, high-quality care in the right place, and at the right time.

Hialeah Hospital has been honored to receive a number of awards and designations for our superior health care services, including:

Cardiac

American Heart Association Get with the Guidelines - Heart Failure Gold Plus Award, 2018

American Heart Association Get with the Guidelines - Target Stroke Gold Plus Award, 2018

Bariatric

American College of Surgeons/American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery - MBSAQIP Accredited Center

BCBS - Blue Distinction Specialty Care Bariatric Surgery, January 2018

Neurology

Advanced Primary Stroke Center Re-accreditation, April 2018

Women's Services

American College of Radiology granted Stereotactic Breast Biopsy Re-accreditation, March 2016

Hyperbaric Unit

Healogics Center of Distinction Award, 2017

Laboratory Services/Blood Bank

Certificate of Accreditation from College of American Pathologist