Histotechnician

Overview:
Founded over 40 years ago with a mission to provide the highest quality and full spectrum of medical, surgical, and esthetic skin care services to each and every one of its patients, Anne Arundel Dermatology has assembled the finest group of dermatologists in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern states. With 250+ clinicians and 110+ locations across 7 states, we’re thriving, growing, and looking to add talented individuals to our team

 

Why join Anne Arundel Dermatology?

We are committed to continual training and education for our physicians and staff. We are on top of the latest developments in dermatology including ongoing research, emerging treatments, new medications and prevention methods. You can find more than just a job with Anne Arundel Dermatology. We believe in providing our new associates with intensive hands on training and long-term career growth opportunities from within.

Responsibilities:
Job Summary: Reporting to the Practice Manager, the Histotechnician is responsible for following the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, and reporting and maintaining records of patient test results. Histotechnician keeps the Manager and Physicians regularly informed about the work in progress and any problems that may occur. 

 

Duties/Responsibilities: 

Performs all technical procedures related to the preparation of tissue and production of slides while maintaining the highest standard of quality in: 

Precise and accurate accessioning of cases into the LIS. 

Dissection of skin and excisional specimens following the institute grossing protocol to ensure accurate and high-quality processing.   

Embedding of tissue. 

Cutting of blocks. 

H&E staining. 

Performs all technical procedures related to the preparation and processing of Special Stain slides: 

Operates the Special Stainer and ensures all equipment is in proper working order to ensure the production of high-quality slides. 

Validates staining kits used in the Special Stains area. 

Validates Special Stain controls used and monitors the maintenance of adequate control slides and blocks. 

Maintains quality control system for the Special Stains area. 

Performs all technical procedures related to the preparation and processing of immunohistochemical slides: 

Operate the IHC Stainer and ensures all equipment is in proper working order to ensure the production of high-quality slides. 

Validate all antibodies used in IHC staining. 

Validate IHC controls used during staining and monitors the maintenance of adequate control slides and blocks. 

Maintain quality control system specific to the IHC area 

Help to maintain inventory of all IHC antibodies and reagents 

Qualifications:
Education and Experience: 

HT(ASCP) registered or eligible or High School graduate with two (2) years of experience in a histology laboratory performing all of the following: fixation, specimen processing, embedding, microtomy, staining and reagent preparation. 

1-2 years in the field of histotechnology.  

Two years of special stain experience is preferred. 

 

Required Skills/Abilities: 

Must have the skills equivalent to those taught in an accredited Histotechnology program.  

If hired in a Mohs lab, must be qualified as high complexity testing personnel under CLIA regulations. 

Basic knowledge and understanding of computers.  

Ability to read and understand written protocols, lab reference manuals, and memos.  

Manage large volumes of work accurately.  

Effective interpersonal skills. 

 

Physical Requirements: 

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 

Must be able to lift 40 pounds at times. 

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