Histology Technician

The Outpatient Dermatology Histology Technician performs the various tasks required for receiving, processing, and preparing patient tissue specimens for microscopic examination and analysis by the Dermatopathologist in an in-office laboratory setting. This may include logging, batching, and cutting, mounting and staining procedures. Tissue specimens received from skin biopsies (shave and punch biopsies), nail clippings, skin excisions, and Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) permanent sections are sorted, logged, and prioritized according to the standards required by CLIA and the standard operating procedure manual (SOP)

Qualifications:

1. Must be a Registered Histology Technician (ASCP) or be eligible for such registration or have a

high school education and a minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a Histology Technician or have a minimum of one (1) year’s training under the direction of a registered Histology Technologist

2. Spatial ability is required to perceive three-dimensional and geometric relationships when cutting

paraffin blocks and making embedding molds.

3. Color discrimination required to verify diagnostic quality of staining processes in order that

essential features of tissue sections can be properly defined

4. Finger dexterity required to manipulate the micro-thin tissue sections and to mount onto microscope slides