Histology Technician IV, Dermatology Pathology

Minimum Qualifications:

High school or equivalent and five years related experience. ASCP Certified.

  Job Description: 

To provide supervision of histology technicians and instruction of students in the science of histology technique including tissue structure.

Job Duties:

• Hires and trains personnel in methods of histologic technique, including frozen sections, paraffin and plastic-embedded material, special staining, immunoperoxidase preparations, and supervises their work.

• Schedules and establishes work hours for staff.

• Requisitions supplies and equipment as needed.

• Directs repair and maintenance of equipment.

• Controls custodial operations.

• Develops new laboratory procedures and revises old ones upon consultation with the Office of the Chairman, Department of Pathology, or designee.

• Instructs medical students and resident staff on histologic techniques.

• Gives students general assistance, counseling, and guidance.

• Directs preparation and maintenance of teaching slides for general and special postgraduate work.

• Adheres to internal controls established for department.

Marginal or Periodic Functions:

• Performs related duties as required.

Salary Range:

Commensurate with experience.