Histotech - Winston Salem NC

QualDerm Partners•Winston-Salem, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

QualDerm Partners is the largest multi-state female-founded and owned dermatology network in the U.S., with over 150 locations across 17 states. Our purpose is to educate, protect, and care for skin, providing comprehensive skin care for healthier and more beautiful skin. We aim to educate communities and healthcare professionals on skin health, including skin cancer prevention and healthy skin practices. We offer high-quality dermatologic care, making it more accessible while fostering a rewarding work environment. As a fast-growing medical and cosmetic dermatology provider, our team collaborates to ensure extraordinary patient care. The Histotech position delivers exceptional patient service by preparing tissue specimens for routine and special procedures to aid pathologists in diagnosis.

Requirements

HS Diploma or equivalent
At least 1 – 2 years’ experience in a lab preferred
Knowledge of lab design and operation
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Detail oriented
Able to demonstrate independent judgment and initiative appropriately
Must be able to tolerate standing and walking for 8 hours per day
Proficiency in the operation of a computer keyboard (40 WPM minimum) and ability to work effectively with Microsoft Office Products
Ability to document patient records using proper grammar, spelling, and syntax
Must have full range of body motion with the ability to push, pull, reach, bend, stand, stoop, stretch, lift, and carry up to 20 pounds
Have the hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity needed to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and medical equipment
Have a normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports; specific vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States in a full-time basis

Nice To Haves

Minimum of two years of experience in a lab setting preferred

Responsibilities

May assist with receipt of specimens and accessioning paraffin cases
May assist with printing cassettes, slides and slide labels
May assist with filing slides and pulling slides pertaining to prior cases
Perform quality assurance checks
Verify slide and block match for each case
Compile cases and ensures slides are placed with corresponding patient requisition information
Ensures stat cases are seen by pathologist with urgency, as soon as available
Examines and prepares histologic slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and patient diagnosis
File blocks and slides appropriately
Log cases in the biopsy book
Understand slide stainer, staining cycles and able to load/unload slide stainer
Operates computerized laboratory equipment to fix, dehydrate, and infiltrate with wax, tissue specimens to be preserved for study by Pathologist
Prepares slides of specimens, using specified stain, to enhance visibility under microscope
Examines slides under microscope to ensure tissue preparation meets laboratory requirements
Submit any outside materials that are needed for review
May perform histochemistry (special stains) and immunohistochemistry (antibody detection) studies
Manages unexpected lab situations, such as problems with instruments or detecting health problems that may cause unusual test results
Operates and maintains instruments used for tissue processing, paraffin embedding and sectioning of specimens
Performs recuts and additional stains including special and IHC stains, as requested by the Pathologist
Maintain QC/QA records
Maintain documentation as required by CLIA guidelines
Monitor inventory levels of supplies and equipment on a regular basis; order supplies for laboratory
Maintain log of supplies as they are ordered
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein

Benefits

Competitive Pay
Comprehensive Health Coverage – Includes Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
Generous 401(k) Plan – Company matches 100% of the first 3%, plus 50% of the next 2%, with immediate vesting
Paid Time Off (PTO) – Accrue PTO from day one, plus enjoy 6 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays each year
Company-Paid Life Insurance – Peace of mind with basic life coverage, with the option for additional plans
Disability Protection – Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Additional Wellness Plans – Accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection plans
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Access confidential support for personal or work-related challenges
Exclusive Employee Discounts – Save on products and services
Referral Bonus Program – Earn bonuses by referring qualified candidates to join the team