Histology Technician

Busy Dermatology-MOHs Multi Location Practice Seeking an Experienced Full-Time Histology Technician!

This position will support our Macon location within various areas of the lab, in our routine dermatology/histology lab and in the Mohs labs with some travel to Locust Grove and Lake Oconee and other areas as needed. Histology technicians need to be detail oriented. Knowledge of biology, chemistry, anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology and prior histology experience is essential for the success of this position. Responsibilities include:

• Preparing thin slices of human tissue on slides for analysis by:
• Examining, fixing, and processing the tissue for proper sample preservation.
• Surrounding the tissue with paraffin wax in a process called embedding.
• Cutting a tissue sample with a micro tome or cryostat.
• Mounting the tissue sample on a slide.
• Staining or dying the sample to emphasize abnormalities.
• Performing preventative and corrective maintenance of equipment and instruments.
• Management of supplies and laboratory quality-control procedures as needed.
• Communication skills to interact effectively with physicians and other clinical staff.
• Documentation into an electronic medical record or other applicable electronic software systems.
• Ensures the department is operating in accordance with all standards set forth by OSHA, CLIA and other regulatory agencies.
• Maintains histology equipment in good working order and troubleshoots equipment problems.
• Orders supplies related to the defined area.
• Maintains an extremely high level of confidentiality and follows HIPAA guidelines.

Certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) a plus but not required. Previous Mohs lab and/or lab experience highly preferred. Minimum of 2 years of experience in a laboratory setting or a graduate of a histology program.

Competitive compensation and benefits. Congenial and thriving environment!