Histotechnician (Dermatology) Knoxville, TN

Anne Arundel Dermatology • Knoxville, TN

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About The Position

Anne Arundel Dermatology is hiring a Histotechnician in Knoxville, Tennessee. Reporting to the Practice Manager, the Histotechnician follows laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting, and maintaining patient test-result records. The role keeps the Manager and Physicians informed about work in progress and any problems that arise.

The Histotechnician prepares tissue and produces slides, including accessioning cases in the LIS, dissecting skin and excisional specimens according to protocol, embedding tissue, cutting blocks, and performing H&E staining. The position also handles special-stain and immunohistochemical slide preparation and processing, operates the relevant stainers, validates stains, antibodies, and controls, maintains quality-control systems, and helps maintain IHC inventory.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Anne Arundel Dermatology describes itself as committed to ongoing training and education, hands-on training for new associates, and long-term career growth opportunities.

Requirements

• HT(ASCP) registered or eligible, or a high school graduate with two years of histology laboratory experience performing fixation, specimen processing, embedding, microtomy, staining, and reagent preparation.
• One to two years in the field of histotechnology.
• Skills equivalent to those taught in an accredited Histotechnology program.
• If hired in a Mohs lab, must be qualified as high-complexity testing personnel under CLIA regulations.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of computers.
• Ability to read and understand written protocols, laboratory reference manuals, and memos.
• Ability to manage large volumes of work accurately.
• Effective interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of special-stain experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting, and maintaining patient test-result records.
• Keep the Manager and Physicians informed about work in progress and any problems that occur.
• Accession cases accurately into the laboratory information system (LIS).
• Dissect skin and excisional specimens according to the institute grossing protocol.
• Embed tissue, cut blocks, and perform H&E staining.
• Operate the Special Stainer and ensure equipment is in proper working order.
• Validate special-stain kits and controls, monitor the availability of adequate control slides and blocks, and maintain the Special Stains quality-control system.
• Operate the IHC Stainer and ensure equipment is in proper working order.
• Validate antibodies and IHC controls, monitor the availability of adequate control slides and blocks, and maintain the IHC quality-control system.
• Help maintain inventory of IHC antibodies and reagents.
• Perform other duties assigned as deemed necessary by management.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Voluntary life insurance for employees, spouses, and children
• Critical Illness coverage
• Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Company-provided Basic Life/AD&D insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Retirement savings account
• Employee discount on cosmetic services and products

What This Job Offers

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