Histotechnologist - Dermatology/Mohs

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Organization:

Derm Mohs/Cosmetics Clinical

Job Summary:

Prepares tissue specimens for microscopic examinations and handles the more specialized jobs involving histo- and immunocyto-chemistry; maintains adequate quality controls.

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This is a dermatology focused position specific to Mohs.

Hours

Monday - Friday

7:30am - 4:00pm or 8:00am - 4:30pm

Key Responsibilities

• Organizes and prepares specimens for Microscopic Examinations.
• Performs routine and pre-routine maintenance of instruments for processing tissue.
• Embeds Tissue as specified by Pathologist for correct orientation.
• Sections Tissue (including frozen sections) according to established protocols for specimen type.
• Staining (includes histo and immunocyto chemical procedures).
• Performs Histochemical procedures following Laboratory protocol (i.e., special staining/elastin).
• Performs immunocytochemistry (Immunoproxidase) procedures following Laboratory protocol.
• Maintains quality standards as outlined in Departmental Procedure Manuals.
• Performs general stain for H&E following Laboratory protocol.
• Maintains records related to:
• Daily worksheets.
• Embedding data (tissue).
• Bone Marrow patient data (order entry).
• Histochemistry (Special Stains) data and quality control.
• Immunocytochemistry (Immunoperoxidase) data and quality control.
• Performs routine and pre-routine maintenance.
• Performs corrective and preventive maintenance and instrument function checks and documents results per department policy and protocol.
• Recognizes instrument malfunction and promptly takes corrective action by performing repairs or notifying a supervisor.
• Completes periodic maintenance as per established protocols.
• Maintains department supplies.
• Restocks items used to insure availability to next person/schedule.
• Documents receipt and opening of supplies and items; stocks per department policy.
• Monitors expiration dates of supplies and reagents and discards old items per department policy.
• Recognizes depletion of items and notifies responsible person for ordering.

Consideration may be given to candidates that can obtain certification within 120 days, in accordance with state guidelines.

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Core Accountabilities:

Organizational Impact: Delivers job responsibilities that impact own job area/team with some guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Uses existing procedures, research and analysis to solve standard job related problems that may require some judgement. Breadth of Knowledge: Requires subject matter knowledge within a professional area to meet job requirements. Team Interaction: Individually contributes to project/ work teams.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues priorities, working styles and dev