Histotech - Winston-Salem, NC

QualDerm Partners•Winston-Salem, NC

16h

About The Position

The Histotech delivers exceptional patient service by preparing tissue specimens for routine and special procedures that assist the pathologist in confirming a diagnosis. The role involves processing and preparing specimens and slides, performing quality assurance checks, maintaining laboratory equipment and records, and supporting timely pathologist review. The position may also assist with specimen receipt, accessioning, printing and filing slides, and performing special stains and immunohistochemistry studies.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1–2 years of laboratory experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

At least 1–2 years of laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

Assist with receipt of specimens and accessioning paraffin cases, as needed.
Assist with printing cassettes, slides, and slide labels, as needed.
Assist with filing slides and retrieving slides related to prior cases, as needed.
Perform quality assurance checks and verify that slides and blocks match for each case.
Compile cases and ensure slides are paired with the corresponding patient requisition information.
Ensure stat cases are provided to the pathologist urgently as soon as they are available.
Examine and prepare histologic slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and patient diagnosis.
File blocks and slides appropriately and log cases in the biopsy book.
Understand slide stainer operation and staining cycles, and load and unload the slide stainer.
Operate computerized laboratory equipment to fix, dehydrate, and infiltrate tissue specimens with wax for preservation and study by the pathologist.
Prepare specimen slides using specified stains to enhance visibility under a microscope.
Examine slides under a microscope to ensure tissue preparation meets laboratory requirements.
Submit outside materials needed for review.
Perform histochemistry (special stains) and immunohistochemistry studies, as needed.
Manage unexpected laboratory situations, including instrument problems or health problems that may cause unusual test results.
Operate and maintain instruments used for tissue processing, paraffin embedding, and specimen sectioning.
Perform recuts and additional stains, including special and IHC stains, as requested by the pathologist.
Maintain quality control and quality assurance records.
Maintain documentation required by CLIA guidelines.
Monitor inventory levels of supplies and equipment, order laboratory supplies, and maintain a log of ordered supplies.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described.

Benefits

Competitive pay.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k) plan with a company match of 100% of the first 3% and 50% of the next 2%, with immediate vesting.
Paid time off accrued from day one.
Six paid holidays and two floating holidays each year.
Company-paid basic life insurance, with additional plans available.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection plans.
Employee Assistance Program providing confidential support for personal or work-related challenges.
Employee discounts on products and services.
Referral bonus program.