Part-Time Derm Histotechnician-DermSurgery Associates

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

 

About DermSurgery Associates

DermSurgery Associates is dedicated to delivering exceptional dermatological care and a positive patient experience. We’re seeking a service-oriented, detail-focused histology professional to support our Mohs surgery team and help provide accurate, timely laboratory services.

Our employees are essential to our success. We’re proud to offer eligible team members benefits, professional development opportunities, and the chance to contribute to high-quality patient care.

Position Overview

DermSurgery Associates is seeking a skilled, dependable Part-Time Derm Histotechnician to support our DermPath team. This role focuses on dermatology specimen processing, embedding, and microtomy, while helping maintain quality systems and train other histotechnicians in cutting dermatology specimens.

What You’ll Do

- Process, embed, and cut dermatology specimens; assist with other bulk work as needed.

- Participate in maintaining effective quality control systems.

- Follow the direction of the histology supervisor and managers, who assign tasks and coordinate workflow.

- Work consistently with laboratory policies and procedures to ensure slides are available to pathologists on time.

- Coordinate with team members and provide offsite laboratory coverage when required.

- Follow CAP standards and laboratory safety requirements.

Requirements:

 

Qualifications

- Experience processing dermatology specimens required.

- Experience with specimen processing, embedding, and microtomy.

- Knowledge of histology laboratory procedures, including cryostat use, embedding, microtomy, and staining.

- Associate degree in histology or a related field, three or more years of laboratory experience, and ASCP certification are recommended.

Physical and Work Requirements

- Ability to stand or sit for extended periods and work in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions and changing priorities.

- Frequent hand and finger use for embedding, cutting, typing, writing, staining, filing, and laboratory maintenance.

- Visual acuity to accurately read specimen and slide labels, requisitions, computer screens, and reagent labels.

- Manual dexterity to safely handle laboratory materials, containers, blocks, slides, supplies, and equipment.

- Ability to wear required PPE, including gloves, a lab coat, and eye protection.

- Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds, such as specimen boxes, supplies, reagents, blocks, and slides.