Histotechnician (Dermatology) Knoxville, TN

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Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Practice Manager, the Histotechnician is responsible for following the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses,

Requirements Summary

HT(ASCP) registered or eligible or High School graduate with two (2) years of experience in a histology laboratory performing all of the following: fixation, specimen processing, embedding, microtomy,

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What We Offer

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We are committed to continual training and education for our physicians and staff. We are on top of the latest developments in dermatology including ongoing research, emerging treatments, new medications and prevention methods. You can find more than just a job with Anne Arundel Dermatology. We believe in providing our new associates with intensive hands on training and long-term career growth opportunities from within.

✓Medical, Dental & Vision insurance – effective 1st of the month after date of start

✓Short-term and long-term disability, Voluntary life (employee, spouse, and child), Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity – Effective the 1st of the month following date of hire

✓Company provided Basic Life/AD&D insurance

✓Paid time off

✓Paid holidays

✓Retirement Savings account

✓Employee discount on cosmetic services and products

Responsibilities

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→Performs all technical procedures related to the preparation of tissue and production of slides while maintaining the highest standard of quality in:

→Precise and accurate accessioning of cases into the LIS.
→Dissection of skin and excisional specimens following the institute grossing protocol to ensure accurate and high-quality processing.
→Embedding of tissue.
→Cutting of blocks.
→H&E staining.

→Performs all technical procedures related to the preparation and processing of Special Stain slides:

→Operates the Special Stainer and ensures all equipment is in proper working order to ensure the production of high-quality slides.
→Validates staining kits used in the Special Stains area.
→Validates Special Stain controls used and monitors the maintenance of adequate control slides and blocks.
→Maintains quality control system for the Special Stains area.

→Performs all technical procedures related to the preparation and processing of immunohistochemical slides:

→Operate the IHC Stainer and ensures all equipment is in proper working order to ensure the production of high-quality slides.
→Validate all antibodies used in IHC staining.
→Validate IHC controls used during staining and monitors the maintenance of adequate control slides and blocks.

→Maintain quality control system specific to the IHC area
→Help to maintain inventory of all IHC antibodies and reagents

→Other duties assigned as deemed necessary by management.

Requirements

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Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift 40 pounds at times.

HT(ASCP) registered or eligible or High School graduate with two (2) years of experience in a histology laboratory performing all of the following: fixation, specimen processing, embedding, microtomy, staining and reagent preparation.
1-2 years in the field of histotechnology.
Two years of special stain experience is preferred.

Must have the skills equivalent to those taught in an accredited Histotechnology program.
If hired in a Mohs lab, must be qualified as high complexity testing personnel under CLIA regulations.
Basic knowledge and understanding of computers.
Ability to read and understand written protocols, lab reference manuals, and memos.
Manage large volumes of work accurately.
Effective interpersonal skills.