Histotech - Winston-Salem, NC

Qualderm Partners•Winston-Salem, NC

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 position examines and prepares histologic slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and patient diagnosis, and may perform histochemistry and immunohistochemistry studies. The role includes operating and maintaining laboratory instruments used for tissue processing, paraffin embedding, sectioning, staining, and slide preparation. The Histotech also supports specimen and case handling, quality assurance, recordkeeping, and laboratory supply inventory.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

At least 1–2 years of laboratory experience.

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 related to prior cases.
Perform quality assurance checks.
Verify that slides and blocks match for each case.
Compile cases and ensure slides are placed with the corresponding patient requisition information.
Ensure stat cases are brought 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.
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.
May perform histochemistry (special stains) and immunohistochemistry studies.
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 sectioning of specimens.
Perform recuts and additional stains, including special and IHC stains, as requested by the pathologist.
Maintain QC/QA records.
Maintain documentation required by CLIA guidelines.
Monitor inventory levels of supplies and equipment, order laboratory supplies, and maintain a log of orders.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described.

Benefits

Competitive pay.
Medical, dental, and vision plans.
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 optional additional plans.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Additional wellness plans, including accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection.
Employee Assistance Program.
Employee discounts.
Referral bonus program.