Histotechnician (12p-8p)

Epiphany Business Services, LLC•Waco, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Epiphany Dermatology, headquartered in Austin, TX, is a dynamic, fast-growing dermatology services company dedicated to improving access to dermatology services and providing exceptional patient care in underserved markets across the U.S. The company has rapidly expanded from a single site in 2015 to nearly 100 dermatological clinics nationwide and aims to increase its reach further in the next four to five years. Epiphany Dermatology values its employees as the key to its success and offers eligible employees great benefits, perks like free skincare, generous time off, opportunities for growth, and the chance to be part of a purpose-driven organization. The company invests in employee development, viewing positions as career opportunities. This role is for a Histotechnician to join their mission-driven team.

Requirements

Minimum of two years of related laboratory experience as a technician, preferably in a physician practice or ambulatory environment.
Associate’s degree and successful completion of certified program for laboratory.
All interested candidates must be certified by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Must be authorized to work in the United States without restriction. We will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Nice To Haves

Histotechnologist (preferred): Bachelor of Science degree and certified by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).
Bachelor of Science degree (Preferred) or at minimum must have are 60 college credits to include 12 science credits (6 chemistry; 6 biology).

Responsibilities

Delivers safe and accurate lab services, under the direct supervision of the Laboratory Manager and in collaboration with the healthcare team.
Completes comprehensive laboratory technician training/orientation on Epiphany laboratory protocols, procedures and testing imperatives.
Prepares, processes and sends out all specimens and forms, per OSHA safety labeling and handling protocols, for example, special stains not done in lab, including IHC.
Perform administrative lab duties within scope of practice. This is to include follow up to trace/track necessary results, limited billing-specific duties related to testing.
Provides feedback on status and/or reports to providers, as necessary.
Assists with Mohs surgery by sectioning and staining slides for the dermatologist during surgery.
Ensures completeness and accuracy of requisitions for all specimens prior to collection.
Laboratory tasks related to receiving, organizing, and preparing patient tissue samples for macroscopic evaluation by the Grossing Technician. Including but not limited to confirming patient identity, accessioning specimens and preparing and correctly labeling specimen blocks.
Gross entry - assisting with entering information provided by the Grossing Technician into the patient’s electronic medical record
Laboratory tasks related to receiving, organizing, and preparing patient tissue samples for microscopic evaluation by the Dermatopathologist.
Assisting with laboratory send-outs to include slide and block requests
General lab maintenance such as slide and block organization and storage and Maintenance of CLIA required records and documentation
Assistance with completing and maintaining all compliance related paperwork to include temperature and humidity information, chemical reagent log sheets, patient information logs, and quality assurance forms.
Provides excellent customer service to contacts in a competent and courteous, in person or on the telephone and answering or referring inquires.
Responsible for accurately and timely completing documentation using both Electronic Medical Record and any required paper documentation while ensuring patient confidentiality.
Ensures that blood/body fluids, biohazard materials, needle containers and potentially infectious waste are appropriately disposed of, according to infection control guidelines.
Monitors expiration dates and takes action accordingly. Recognizes usage trends affecting unit supplies and makes recommendations for adjustments.
Participates in staff meetings and workgroups by providing constructive input for practice improvements and solutions.
Other duties as assigned.