Histotechnician - Histology - (Full Time Evenings)

Pathology Lab Histotechnician

As a Pathology Lab Histotechnician at Clear Choice Dermatology, Histotechnician will be responsible for promptly and meticulously embedding, cutting, and staining specimens. Histotechnician will also work on performing special stains and immunohistochemistry on sections of skin tissue. Maintains competency of all specimen ordering, processing, cutting and staining processes

Aids the pathologist in grossing pathology specimens including tissue identification and clerical help.

Trains new staff in all aspects of the histology department as appropriate.

Highest science-related academic diploma or transcript required upon hire.

Medical terminology.

Two (2) years of experience in a histology lab.

Make a good first impression through personal appearance.

Works independently in a histology lab.

Flexible, able to work to meet the needs of the department.

Look for ways to improve customer service.

Communicates effectively with neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric customers based on principles of growth and development and life stages.

Functions as a cooperative histology team member within the anatomic pathology dept.

Computer skills.

Bilingual skills a plus.

Job Type : Full-time

Schedule: Morning: 6:00am-2:30pm Evening: 1:30pm-10:00pm

Dental insurance

• Health insurance
• Seeking an entry level Histology Tech, MOHS tech or Medical Assistant aspiring to become Histotech. The responsibilities include being responsible for all phases of specimen handling for our busy multi-clinic Dermatopathology lab. The Histology tech will be under the direct supervision of the Laboratory Manager/Supervisor and in collaboration with the entire Clear Choice Dermatology team. Embeds, cuts and stains derm specimens (including alopecia and nail specimens)

Maintains, monitors and operates all equipment and instruments

Utilizes custom techniques, as described by laboratory management, to provide high quality product meeting the diagnostic needs of the dermatopathologist

Works within the Laboratory Information System (LIS) to track laboratory materials and data related to individual cases

General cleaning of laboratory

Maintains proper documentation in laboratory including proper logs of all incoming and outgoing specimens including mailing slides to and from referring physicians and outside laboratories

Use of lab equipment, computer, TEAMS, phone and digital photos. Preferred Qualifications: Related experience in a laboratory Prior grossing experience in a laboratory