Dermatology Technician

Hugh Chatham Health; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Family benefits

Retirement plan

Educational assistance

Job summary

Advocate Health's AMG Procedural Dermatology department is seeking a detail-oriented clinical technician to prepare slides and tissue samples for pathologists. The role supports dermatology procedures in a full-time capacity with a 32-hour work week, based on provider availability and departmental needs.

Responsibilities include slide preparation, staining, labeling, and handling of specimens, while maintaining age-appropriate patient care and high accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy.
• Ability to effectively perform in a high-stress environment with accuracy.
• Excellent customer service and written/oral communication with physicians, staff, and patients.
• Ability to multi-task with strong organization and prioritization.

Responsibilities

• Prepares microscopic slides for evaluation by the physician.
• Prepares frozen tissue sections per physician orders.
• Slices tissue samples into micron-thick sections for slides.
• Prepares chemicals, stains, and coverslips per physician order.
• Labels and handles specimens for testing.
• Maintains filing system for tissue blocks and slides.
• Adheres to age-appropriate patient care principles and department policies.

Skills

Medical terminology

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School Graduate

Job description

Department

02090 AMG Procedural Dermatology - Dermatology

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

32

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Monday –Thursday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM. The current schedule is based on the provider’s availability and may change as the provider’s schedule changes. No holidays or weekends are scheduled at this time.

Pay Range

$21.85 - $32.80

Major Responsibilities

• Prepares microscopic slides for subsequent evaluation by the physician by placing tissue samples in selected media; following laboratory procedures for specimen processing and handling.
• Prepares frozen tissue sections for further processing per physician orders.
• Slices tissue samples into micron thick samples mounted on glass slides. Performs several cuts per slide per physician specifications.
• Prepares and adds appropriate chemicals, stains, and coverslip (permanent plastic protectant) to samples per physician order.
• Places samples into slide holder for physician evaluation. Ensures that specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing.
• Maintains a filing system for paraffin tissue blocks, slides and wet tissue.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required

• None Required.

Education Required

• High School Graduate.

Experience Required

• Typically requires 1 year of experience in a clinical setting that includes experiences in providing direct patient care.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy.
• Ability to effectively perform in a high stress environment with a high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent customer service skills essential. Ability to effectively communicate (both orally and in writing) with physicians, staff, and patients.
• Ability to multi-task, with strong organization and prioritization skills.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Ability to operate all equipment essential to perform the job.
• Sits and stands the majority of the workday as well as walks, lifts, squats, bends and twists throughout.
• May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, explosive, radioactive and infectious agents.
• Will be exposed to human blood, body fluids and tissue. Must wear protective equipment and clothing such as: lab coat, gloves, gowns and eye and face protection as needed.
• Must be able to handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner.
• May require travel, therefore may be exposed to inclement weather and adverse road conditions.
• Must possess fine manipulation / motor skills.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment To You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.