Histotech

Job Details

We know, there are a lot of companies out there hoping to get your attention – but if you are a warm and caring individual with infectious positive energy – PLEASE STOP SCROLLING! Digestive Disease Consultants is looking for a Histotech just like you!

 

Digestive Disease Consultants is focused on patient care, all day/everyday by providing an exceptionally high level of care for our patients. If that sounds like something you can get behind, then maybe you were looking for us too?

 

A little about us:

Digestive Disease Consultants is a team of gastroenterologists and allied health professionals with a proven track record of providing excellent care that families can count on. We specialize in treating the full range of digestive diseases and endeavor to provide exceptional care, for every patient, every time.

 

 

We are powered by One GI®, a true collaboration of the very best clinical and business minds – which enables us to focus on what’s truly important – our patients.

 

Snapshot of Daily Duties:

 

Hours: Monday through Friday – 7am – 3:30pm, occasional fill in 6:00am - 2:30pm as needed for departmental needs

• Precisely and accurately perform a variety of routine and specialized histology techniques and procedures, including specimen accessioning, grossing (prosecting), tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, performing special stains, operating H&E autostainer, and operating instrumentation for immunohistochemical stains. 
• Assists with grossing as required by the pathologist, must meet all CLIA requirements for grossing/High Complexity Testing.  
• Accession specimens, including assigning case numbers to pathology specimens, verifying specimen jars correspond to the pathology requisition.  
• Understand proper tissue handling to minimize cross contamination. 
• Prepare precision cuts (sections) using a microtome, and stains according to established procedure for routine and special stains.  
• Coverslip and prepare finished slides for review by the Pathologist. 
• Maintain stock of necessary reagents for all stains and processing utilized in the department. 
• Maintain equipment, instruments, and cleanliness of working area. 
• Assist in retrieving blocks and slides for review and filing slides and blocks. 
• Assist in data entry with the lab LIS system. 
• Comply with all state, federal, CLIA, CAP, and other professional regulations as well as department rules, polices, and procedural manuals, including adherence to safety regulations. 
• Comply with OSHA and regulatory requirements by following established procedures in order to maintain a safe laboratory environment and to meet all accreditation standards. 

The Must Haves:

• HT(ASCP) certification required or registry eligible.
• Two (2) years experience in an accredited anatomic pathology and cytology laboratory.
• Functioning knowledge of anatomy, chemistry, physiology, and experience in enzymes, histo-chemistry and immunoperoxidase stains required.

The Perks:

• 401k with match
• Tuition reimbursement
• The best swag with the coolest logo…OG
• Excellent paid time off for balance of work/life
• Internal growth opportunities with training and development
• Competitive health & supplemental benefits
• Impact somebody’s life and make a difference.