Histology Technician

**About Us**

The Practice is a well-established and progressive private practice with over 50 years of presence in the Northshore of Chicago. Currently, the Practice is actively searching for a second histotechnician to support our lab. The histotech would be part of a tight-knit team that would run our lab by maintaining the highest standards and processes for the growing practice. The histotech would be part of a strong culture of professionalism, accountability, and collaboration. The practice currently has two locations and over 40 employees. The practice prides itself on having the highest ethical, health care, and business practice standards and is looking for someone who embodies these values. The practice focuses on finding exceptional people and believes that we can provide market-competitive compensation while having a balanced lifestyle, respectful work environment, and exceptional patient care. This is done by focusing on efficient, professional, and skilled approaches throughout the practice.

**Job** **Responsibilities**
The Histotech is responsible for preparing tissue specimens and all routine activities to prepare slides for microscopic examination by the dermatopathologist.
- Perform procedures and techniques including embedding tissue, cutting tissue blocks with high quality microtome, grossing/dissecting patient samples, and basic special stains.
- Prepare, Accession specimens for routine and special procedures
- Prepare media, chemicals, reagents, and solutions.
- Record data and prepare daily maintenance logs to ensure machine and lab is working optimally.
- Establish and monitor quality control programs.
- Maintain regulatory compliance associated with CLIA testing.
- Preserve and Store slides
- Basic troubleshooting of histology procedures and equipment

**Qualifications And Requirements**
- High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associate’s Degree in science related field is preferred.
- Histology Technologist/ Histology Laboratory Technician must have ASCP certification or completion of HT training course.
- Experience as MOHS Tech is a plus but not required.
- Must be proficient in common medical terminology, electronic medical record keeping, laboratory equipment, and basic computer skills.

**Competencies**
- Team oriented/collaborative
- Exceptional maturity and professionalism
- Commitment to excellence and high standards.
- Ability to manage priorities and workflow.

**Compensation**

Extremely competitive wages and benefits based on experience level. These are full-time positions but will consider part-time.

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

- Dermatology
- Pathology

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

- Glenview, IL 60025: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person