Student Histotechnician

Epiphany Business Services, LLC•Waco, TX

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About The Position

Epiphany Dermatology is seeking a service-oriented Student Histotechnician to support its multi-site dermatology practice in a dermatopathology laboratory. Under the direct supervision of the Laboratory Manager and in collaboration with the healthcare team, this role provides safe and accurate laboratory services, including embedding, sectioning, and staining. The employee completes training on laboratory protocols, procedures, and testing requirements, and is expected to complete training and pass the HT(ASCP) certification exam within five years of hire. The role also includes administrative laboratory duties, patient tissue sample preparation, accurate EHR documentation, laboratory maintenance, compliance recordkeeping, and customer service. Work takes place in medical office, procedure/exam room, and laboratory environments, with possible exposure to communicable diseases, bloodborne pathogens, biohazards, or toxic substances.

Requirements

At least 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university at the time of hire, with the expectation of completing 60 total credit hours by the completion of training.
At least 12 science credits, including a combination of biology and chemistry.
An associate's degree from an accredited college or university, or at minimum 12 science credits that include biology and chemistry.
Successfully complete the training and sit for and pass the HT(ASCP) certification exam within a maximum of five years from the hire date in the laboratory.
Be authorized to work in the United States without restriction; the company will not sponsor work visas.

Nice To Haves

Prior anatomic pathology laboratory experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Deliver safe and accurate laboratory services under the direct supervision of the Laboratory Manager and in collaboration with the healthcare team.
Complete comprehensive laboratory technician training and orientation on Epiphany laboratory protocols, procedures, and testing imperatives.
Perform administrative laboratory duties within scope of practice.
Provide feedback on status and/or reports to providers, as necessary.
Accurately document in the EHR according to guidelines and appropriate limited access.
Receive, organize, and prepare patient tissue samples for microscopic evaluation by the Dermatopathologist, including confirming patient identity, embedding processed samples, sectioning tissue on a microtome or cryostat, following staining protocols, and labeling completed slides.
Follow routine hematoxylin and eosin, special stain, direct immunofluorescence, and immunohistochemistry protocols.
Assist with laboratory send-outs, including slide and block requests.
Maintain the laboratory, including organizing and storing slides and blocks and maintaining CLIA-required records and documentation.
Assist with compliance paperwork, including temperature and humidity information, chemical reagent logs, patient information logs, and quality assurance forms.
Adhere to all safety protocols.
Provide excellent customer service in person or by telephone when answering or referring inquiries.
Perform other duties as assigned.