Histotech

U.S. Dermatology Partners•Peoria, AZ

2d•$30 - $38

About The Position

The Histotech supports the diagnostic evaluation of tissue through histological procedures, performing duties according to guidelines established for the histology and Mohs laboratory, whether in a clinic or stand-alone laboratory. The role performs specialized histopathological, chemical, and immunologic procedures, including high- and non-high-complexity testing in Mohs and pathology laboratory settings. Mohs laboratory work includes receiving, mapping, grossing, sectioning, and orienting fresh specimens; embedding and cutting tissue; performing routine staining and coverslipping; preparing specimens for permanent paraffin processing; maintaining instruments and reagents; and documenting quality control. The role also maintains laboratory logs, supports housekeeping and quality-improvement activities, and assists with evaluating new procedures and equipment. Pathology laboratory work includes gross examination and nail processing, specimen triage and accessioning, tissue processing and embedding, microtomy, routine and special staining, immunohistochemical and immunofluorescence techniques, and maintenance of equipment, reagents, and quality-control records. The Histotech follows established safety, chemical hygiene, biohazard, OSHA, and universal-precaution procedures and supports high-quality service.

Requirements

Minimum one year of work experience in a medical office.
Thorough knowledge of medical terminology.
Basic knowledge of medical billing and coding, including CPT and ICD-10 coding.
Detail-oriented, professional attitude, and reliability.
Management and organizational skills to support leadership of the function.
Ability to follow or provide verbal and written instructions, with sufficient grammar and spelling skills to avoid mistakes or misinterpretations.
Interpersonal skills to support customer service, functional, and teammate support needs.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Mathematical and/or analytical ability for basic to intermediate problem-solving.
Basic to intermediate computer-operation skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Specialty knowledge of systems relating to the job function.
Knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations and general understanding of HIPAA guidelines.

Responsibilities

Perform specialized histopathological procedures for Mohs and pathology laboratory testing.
Receive, triage, identify, map, gross, orient, divide, ink, and prepare specimens for processing.
Embed tissue specimens and operate microtomes or cryostats to produce representative sections.
Perform routine H&E and other specified staining procedures, assess staining quality, and correct problems.
Coverslip slides and prepare, label, store, and file slides and specimen blocks appropriately.
Prepare routine excisions and previously frozen specimens for permanent paraffin processing.
Perform gross examination, nail processing, and decalcification as appropriate.
Perform special stains, immunohistochemistry, and immunofluorescence procedures as applicable.
Maintain and service laboratory instruments according to established protocols, monitor performance, document checks, and identify malfunctions or repair needs.
Prepare, store, preserve, and monitor reagents and solutions, and record reagent quality-control data.
Follow safety, chemical hygiene, biohazard, OSHA, and universal-precaution procedures, including appropriate waste and sharps disposal.
Participate in quality-improvement activities and conduct and document quality-control procedures for equipment, reagents, and products.
Maintain Mohs, DAF, and excision laboratory logs and records.
Assist with laboratory housekeeping, including weekly scrub-downs.
Assist in evaluating new laboratory procedures and equipment.
Investigate and resolve complaints or refer unusual problems to a superior.
Perform other duties necessary or in the best interest of the organization.