Histotechnician I - Histology Lab

The Histology Technician, Uncertified, processes tissue specimens, prepares tissue specimens for microscopic examination, maintains equipment, and ensures Agency-compliant documentation and inventory management.

Prepare media, chemicals, reagents, and solutions.

• Process tissue, embedding, microtomy/cutting, staining, use cryostat, freezing.
• Clean and maintain instruments, equipment, and work areas.
• Maintain lab supplies inventory.
• Maintain documentation in all Agency-required and clinic or lab-preferred QA/QC logs.
• Adhere to compliance and completion of compliance training.
• A minimum of 60 semester hours with: 24 hours in medical lab technology OR 24 hours with (6-chemistry, 6-biology, and 12 hours in chemistry, biology, medical technology in any combination AND three months documented lab training in high complexity testing by specialty.
• Completion of NAACLS histology training program preferred.
• Previous experience as a histology technician preferred.

Must be knowledgeable in standard concepts, practices, and procedures, with a strong understanding of anatomy and tissue pathology.

• High level of integrity, ethical judgment, and confidentiality when handling sensitive data.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required. Must be able to learn new software quickly.
• Ability to communicate in an active multi-office environment.
• Ability to efficiently operate all job related office equipment (telephone, computer, calculator, fax, copier).
• Ability to communicate via telephone.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for large portions of a workday.

Forefront will never request personal information, such as your social security number or banking information, via text or email. In addition, Forefront does not use external messaging applications such as WireApp or Skype to communicate with candidates. Forefront will never request personal information, such as your social security number or banking information, via text or email. In addition, Forefront does not use external messaging applications such as WireApp or Skype to communicate with candidates. Forefront Dermatology is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and maintaining a workplace for employees and applicants that is free from discrimination based upon age, race, religion, color, disability, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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