Histotechnician

Apex Skin•Canton, MI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Apex Skin is a physician-led and rapidly growing dermatology practice committed to delivering exceptional patient experiences. We are seeking a talented and motivated Histotechnician to support our Mohs surgery team at our Canton A office. This role is responsible for the technical preparation of tissue specimens, including accessioning, processing, cutting, staining, and preparing frozen sections for Mohs surgery. The position also involves operating and maintaining histology equipment, preparing reagents, performing quality control procedures, and maintaining a safe, clean laboratory environment in accordance with OSHA and CLIA standards. The ideal candidate is ASCP certified with strong histology and frozen-section experience, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to troubleshoot technical issues in a fast-paced surgical environment. Experience in Mohs or surgical histology is preferred, along with strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills. This is a full-time, hourly position and is located at our Canton A location.

Requirements

ASCP Certifi cation
Associates degree in Biology, Chemistry, Histology or related field required
Current and valid CPR certification
Experience with processing frozen sections and highly skilled grossing preferred
At least one year of surgical or Mohs experience preferred
American Society for Mohs Histotechnology membership preferred
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to multitask, stay organized, and manage time effectively
Proficiency in basic computer software, medical terminology, and EMR documentation

Nice To Haves

Experience in Mohs or surgical histology is preferred
American Society for Mohs Histotechnology membership preferred

Responsibilities

Performs technical duties related to production of histology pathological slides
Receives and accessions of tissue, cytology specimens and prepares specimens for storage, preservation, identification, and labeling
Cuts and stains thin sections according to established procedures for routine and special stains
Assists with cutting and staining of tissues for frozen sections
Disposes stains and cleans glass containers and petri dishes
Maintains equipment, instruments, and cleanliness of working area, and maintains a safe, clean work environment including proper labeling and storage of chemicals and specimens (and disposal of same)
Research , troubleshoots, and resolves histology related inquiries and problems within the laboratory
Prepares frozen tissues on routine Mohs surgery specimens
Prepares reagent, solution, and stain as needed according to specific instructions and labels
Operates and maintains equipment within the scope of training.
Uses defined scheduled and written instructions to perform quality control checks and preventive maintenance
Records daily temperatures of cryostat
Maintains and applies in-depth knowledge of techniques, principles, and instruments and their interrelationships to resolve technical and mechanical problems
Maintains log for patient identification system
Ensures a safe environment in the lab according to OSHA standards ( i.e. changing fume hood filters, safety glasses, gloves)
Performs Quality Control procedures
Maintains and updates OSHA and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) records
Performs related clinical duties, as