Histotechnician II (Full Time)

Schweiger Dermatology Group • CA - Pathology, CA

8d • $39 - $48 • Onsite

About The Position

Schweiger is a leading dermatology practice with a significant national presence, dedicated to providing comprehensive dermatological services. The Histotechnician II role is crucial for the laboratory's operations, ensuring the accurate processing and staining of tissue specimens. This position adheres to strict Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to maintain compliance, safety, and professionalism. The company fosters a positive work environment and offers opportunities for growth, aiming to create an 'Ultimate Patient Experience' and a supportive atmosphere for all team members. Schweiger has been recognized for its rapid growth and has received Great Place to Work certification.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED minimum required
• Special training of at least 30 days to six months in histology techniques required to achieve familiarity with handling specimens and staining
• For Histotechnician II, Histotechnician, Clinical Laboratory Technician or Clinical Laboratory Technologist license is required
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Associate Degree preferred
• 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
• 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
• ASCP HT or HTL Certification is preferred

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

• Medical (Virtual Care included)
• HSA/FSA
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K
• Company Sponsored Short Term Disability (Only applicable for non-California employee)
• Pre-tax savings available for public transit commuters
• Employee discounts on Schweiger skin care products & cosmetic services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED