Histotechnician I (Per Diem)

Schweiger Dermatology Group

10d•$25 - $30

About The Position

Schweiger Dermatology Group is one of the leading dermatology practices in the country with over 570 healthcare providers and over 170 offices in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Missouri, Minnesota, and California. Schweiger Dermatology Group provides medical, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology services with over 1.5 million patient visits annually. Our mission is to create the Ultimate Patient Experience and a great working environment for our providers, support staff and all team members. Schweiger Dermatology Group has been included in the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies in America list for seven consecutive years. Schweiger Dermatology Group has also received Great Place to Work certification. To learn more, click here. Schweiger Dermatology Group's Ultimate Employee Experience: Multiple office locations, find an opportunity near your home Positive work environment with the tools to need to do your job and grow Full time employees (30+ hours per week) are eligible for: Medical (TeleHeath included), HSA/FSA, Dental, Vision on 1st of the month after hire date 401K after 30 days of employment Your birthday is an additional personal holiday Company Sponsored Short Term Disability Pre-tax savings available for public transit commuters Part-time employees (less than 30 hours) are eligible for: Dental and Vision on 1st of the month after date of hire 401K after 30 days of employment Employee discounts on Schweiger Dermatology Group skin care products & cosmetic services Job Summary: To perform the duties of the Histotechnician per the Laboratory’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The Histotechnician will adhere to and support our culture of compliance and safety by following all SOPs with attention to detail, accuracy, and professionalism at all times. Schedule: Per Diem. Histotechnician I: Daily essential functions of the Histotechnician are listed below. Details on how each function is to be performed is outlined in the SOP manual. The SOP manual is to be reviewed by all Histotechnicains upon hire, when any updates occur and annually. Embed skin specimens such as shaves, punches, nails and excisions Perform microtomy on histology blocks Stain and coverslip hematoxylin and eosin slides Perform special stain techniques such as, but not limited to, PAS, AFB and Gram stain Perform immunohistochemistry stains on the Bond Max and the Ventana Ultra Cut control slides for IHC and special stains Assist with slide distribution if needed. File paraffin blocks and H/E slides in accordance with procedures Operate and maintain tissue processors Trouble-shoot lab equipment and ensure proper routine maintenance Ensure quality control procedures are followed and appropriate documentations are maintained Monitor inventory and assure proper reagent documentation techniques Biohazard and hazardous waste disposal in accordance with policy and regulations Maintain a safe, clean work environment Observe blood-borne pathogens policy and proper personal protective equipment Adhere to all company and laboratory specific SOPs and complete quality control (QC) logs as required on a daily, weekly, monthly or annual basis (per individual SOPs) Qualifications: High School Diploma/GED minimum required; Associate Degree preferred training of at least 30 days to six months in histology techniques required to achieve familiarity with handling specimens and staining. Formal ASCP-type accredited training is preferred as a quality standard. A pre-hire assessment will be conducted to determine familiarity with handling specimens and staining. A satisfactory score would be required for employment consideration. Training and a post training assessment for all role-applicable SOPs and Laboratory Compliance workflows must be completed after hire but before any laboratory work can be completed. A competency assessment will occur at one month before independent work is permitted. Role specific SOPs and Laboratory Compliance workflows are outlined in the Pathology Training Program Smartsheet. Prior work experience of six months is desired in order to gain familiarity on-the-job with histology techniques; experience in large-scale organization or high-volume production environment preferred to gain seasoned familiarity with processing specimens in production environment. Should be familiar with most major techniques for staining and special staining. Analytical skills necessary for processing slides under tight deadlines and general supervision; should have ability to identify specific specimens for supervisory follow-up. All Histotechnicains are to complete 12 hours of continuing education per year per the laboratory’s Continuing Education SOP. Competency assessments will be performed upon hire and throughout the year per the laboratory’s Competency Assessment SOP. New Hire and Annual Training, including all required training sessions for all new and updated SOPs and updates to software systems as applicable. This job operates in a professional lab environment and may potentially be exposed to chemical, hazardous and biological samples. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, telephones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. While performing the duties of this job, employee is regularly required to talk; hear; stand; walk; use hands to finger; handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. This position also requires long duration of sitting and working on a computer. May require lifting up to 25 pounds without the aid of a device or a second person. Employee may be expected to travel up to 25% or less of their time from their home office.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED minimum required; Associate Degree preferred training of at least 30 days to six months in histology techniques required to achieve familiarity with handling specimens and staining.
A pre-hire assessment will be conducted to determine familiarity with handling specimens and staining. A satisfactory score would be required for employment consideration.
Training and a post training assessment for all role-applicable SOPs and Laboratory Compliance workflows must be completed after hire but before any laboratory work can be completed.
A competency assessment will occur at one month before independent work is permitted.
Role specific SOPs and Laboratory Compliance workflows are outlined in the Pathology Training Program Smartsheet.
All Histotechnicains are to complete 12 hours of continuing education per year per the laboratory’s Continuing Education SOP.
Competency assessments will be performed upon hire and throughout the year per the laboratory’s Competency Assessment SOP.
New Hire and Annual Training, including all required training sessions for all new and updated SOPs and updates to software systems as applicable.

Nice To Haves

Formal ASCP-type accredited training is preferred as a quality standard.
Prior work experience of six months is desired in order to gain familiarity on-the-job with histology techniques; experience in large-scale organization or high-volume production environment preferred to gain seasoned familiarity with processing specimens in production environment.
Should be familiar with most major techniques for staining and special staining.
Analytical skills necessary for processing slides under tight deadlines and general supervision; should have ability to identify specific specimens for supervisory follow-up.

Responsibilities

Embed skin specimens such as shaves, punches, nails and excisions
Perform microtomy on histology blocks
Stain and coverslip hematoxylin and eosin slides
Perform special stain techniques such as, but not limited to, PAS, AFB and Gram stain
Perform immunohistochemistry stains on the Bond Max and the Ventana Ultra Cut control slides for IHC and special stains
Assist with slide distribution if needed.
File paraffin blocks and H/E slides in accordance with procedures
Operate and maintain tissue processors
Trouble-shoot lab equipment and ensure proper routine maintenance
Ensure quality control procedures are followed and appropriate documentations are maintained
Monitor inventory and assure proper reagent documentation techniques
Biohazard and hazardous waste disposal in accordance with policy and regulations
Maintain a safe, clean work environment
Observe blood-borne pathogens policy and proper personal protective equipment
Adhere to all company and laboratory specific SOPs and complete quality control (QC) logs as required on a daily, weekly, monthly or annual basis (per individual SOPs)

Benefits

Multiple office locations, find an opportunity near your home
Positive work environment with the tools to need to do your job and grow
Medical (TeleHeath included), HSA/FSA, Dental, Vision on 1st of the month after hire date
401K after 30 days of employment
Your birthday is an additional personal holiday
Company Sponsored Short Term Disability
Pre-tax savings available for public transit commuters
Dental and Vision on 1st of the month after date of hire
401K after 30 days of employment
Employee discounts on Schweiger Dermatology Group skin care products & cosmetic services