Histotechnician (Dermatology) Knoxville, TN

Anne Arundel Dermatology•Knoxville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Anne Arundel Dermatology is seeking a Histotechnician to support its laboratory. The position follows laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting, and maintaining patient test-result records. The Histotechnician keeps the Practice Manager and physicians informed about work in progress and any problems that arise. The role performs technical procedures for tissue preparation and slide production, including case accessioning in the LIS, dissection of skin and excisional specimens according to the institute grossing protocol, tissue embedding, block cutting, and H&E staining. It also prepares and processes special-stain and immunohistochemical slides; operates and checks the relevant stainers; validates staining kits, antibodies, and controls; maintains quality-control systems and adequate control slides and blocks; and helps maintain inventory of IHC antibodies and reagents. Other duties may be assigned by management. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The position reports to the Practice Manager. Anne Arundel Dermatology describes its organization as having more than 250 clinicians and more than 110 locations in seven states, and highlights training, education, and opportunities for career growth.

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.
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.
If hired in a Mohs lab, must be qualified as high-complexity testing personnel under CLIA regulations.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods while working at a desk and computer.
Ability to lift 40 pounds at times.

Nice To Haves

Two years of special-stain experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining patient test-result records.
Keep the Practice Manager and physicians informed about work in progress and any problems that occur.
Accession cases accurately into the 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, maintain 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, maintain adequate control slides and blocks, and maintain the IHC quality-control system.
Help maintain inventory of IHC antibodies and reagents.
Perform other duties assigned by management.