What are the responsibilities and job description for the Histotechnician I - Glen Carbon (Full Time) position at Schweiger Dermatology Group?
Schweiger Dermatology Group's Ultimate Employee Experience:
- Multiple office locations, find an opportunity near your home
- Positive work environment with the tools to need to do your job and grow
- Full time employees (30 hours per week) are eligible for:
- Medical (TeleHeath included), HSA/FSA, Dental, Vision by 1st of the month after hire date
- Company HSA contribution
- Eligible for 401K
- Your birthday is an additional personal holiday
- Company Sponsored Short Term Disability
- Pre-tax savings available for public transit commuters
- Part-time employees (less than 30 hours)
- Eligible for Dental, Vision, and 401K on 1st of the month after date of hire
- Employee discounts on Schweiger Dermatology Group skin care products & cosmetic services
Job Summary: Full-Time Histotechnician I at our Glen Carbon Office. The Histotechnician will adhere to and support our culture of compliance and safety by following all SOPs with attention to detail, accuracy, and professionalism at all times. Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. Previous experience with IHC Staining required.
NYS pathology lab and Mohs clinic providers and staff positions are mandated W-2 employment status positions as required by applicable laws and regulations.
Schedule: Full time, 30 hours. Monday through Friday 7am-3:30pm.
Essential Job Functions:
- Embed skin specimens such as shaves, punches, nails and excisions
- Perform microtomy on histology blocks
- Stain and coverslip hematoxylin and eosin slides
- Perform special stain techniques such as, but not limited to, PAS, AFB and Gram stain
- Perform immunohistochemistry stains on the Bond Max and the Ventana Ultra
- Cut control slides for IHC and special stains
- Assist with slide distribution if needed.
- File paraffin blocks and H/E slides in accordance with procedures
- Operate and maintain tissue processors
- Trouble-shoot lab equipment and ensure proper routine maintenance
- Ensure quality control procedures are followed and appropriate documentations are maintained
- Monitor inventory and assure proper reagent documentation techniques
- Biohazard and hazardous waste disposal in accordance with policy and regulations
- Maintain a safe, clean work environment
- Observe blood-borne pathogens policy and proper personal protective equipment
- Adhere to all company and laboratory specific SOPs and complete quality control (QC) logs as required on a daily, weekly, monthly or annual basis (per individual SOPs)
Qualifications:
- Previous Lab experience required
- Previous experience with IHC Staining required
- Active and valid Histotechnician License may be required based on state guidelines.
- Associate's Degree preferred
- Applicable State Department of Professions Registration Certificate
- Interpersonal/human relations skills
- Ability to operate personal computer
- Ability to approach problems/decisions analytically
- Ability to maintain records
- Ability/willingness to adhere to the established departmental service standards
