Histotechnician - Winston Salem, NC

QualDerm Partners•Winston-Salem, NC

14h•Onsite

About The Position

With 150+ locations in 17 states, QualDerm Partners is the largest multi-state female-founded and owned dermatology network in the U.S. At QualDerm, we are united in our purpose: to educate, protect, and care for your skin. We are committed to bringing you the very best in comprehensive skin care so that you can achieve a confident, healthier, and more beautiful you! Our mission is to educate communities and healthcare professionals about the importance of skin health; including skin cancer prevention, risk factors and how to achieve healthy skin through annual skin exams and dermatologic care. We strive to provide the latest proven, proactive and comprehensive dermatologic care to populations in the expanding geographies we serve by making high-quality skin care timelier and more accessible all while creating a rewarding work environment for our providers and employees. QualDerm is extremely proud to be a place where people want to come to work. As a fast growing medical and cosmetic dermatology provider, our team members all work together to ensure extraordinary care of our patients. As we say, “you’re either taking care of our patient or taking care of those caring for our patient.” PURPOSE: This position delivers exceptional patient service by performing duties entailing preparation of tissue specimens for routine and special procedures to be used in the assistance of confirming a diagnosis provided by the pathologist.

Requirements

ASCP eligible/certified
Knowledge of lab design and operation
Minimum of two years of experience in a lab setting preferred
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Detail oriented

Responsibilities

May assist with receipt of specimens and accessioning paraffin cases
May assist with printing cassettes, slides and slide labels.
May assist with filing slides and pulling slides pertaining to prior cases.
Perform quality assurance checks
Verify slide and block match for each case
Compiles cases and ensures slides are placed with corresponding patient requisition information.
Ensures stat cases are seen by pathologist with urgency, as soon as available.
Examines and prepares histologic slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and patient diagnosis.
File blocks and slides appropriately.
Log cases in the biopsy book.
Understands slide stainer, staining cycles and able to load/unload slide stainer.
Operates computerized laboratory equipment to fix, dehydrate, and infiltrate with wax, tissue specimens to be preserved for study by Pathologist.
Prepares slides of specimens, using specified stain, to enhance visibility under microscope.
Examines slides under microscope to ensure tissue preparation meets laboratory requirements.
Submit any outside materials that are needed for review.
May performs histochemistry (special stains) and immunohistochemistry (antibody dedection) studies.
Manages unexpected lab situations, such as problems with instruments or detecting health problems that may cause unusual test results.
Operates and maintains instruments used for tissue processing, paraffin embedding and sectioning of specimens.
Performs recuts and additional stains including special and IHC stains, as requested by the Pathologist.
Maintain QC/QA records.
Maintain documentation as required by CLIA guidelines.
Monitor inventory levels of supplies and equipment on a regular basis; order supplies for laboratory.
Maintain log of supplies as they are ordered.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Benefits

Competitive Pay – Attractive compensation to reward your hard work
Comprehensive Health Coverage – Includes Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to keep you covered
Generous 401(k) Plan – Company matches 100% of the first 3%, plus 50% of the next 2%, with immediate vesting
Paid Time Off (PTO) – Accrue PTO from day one, plus enjoy 6 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays each year
Company-Paid Life Insurance – Peace of mind with basic life coverage, with the option for additional plans
Disability Protection – Short-term and long-term disability coverage to protect you in unexpected circumstances
Additional Wellness Plans – Accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection plans for extra security
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Access confidential support for personal or work-related challenges
Exclusive Employee Discounts – Save on products and services with special discounts just for you
Referral Bonus Program – Earn bonuses by referring qualified candidates to join the team