Histotechnician - Westerville, OH

QualDerm Partners, LLC; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Generous 401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Disability Protection

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Exclusive Employee Discounts

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

A dermatology network is seeking a lab technician to prepare and process tissue specimens for accurate patient diagnosis. Responsibilities include performing quality assurance checks, verifying specimen matches, and maintaining lab documentation. Candidates should have two years of lab experience, strong communication skills, and attention to detail. Benefits include competitive pay, comprehensive health coverage, generous 401(k) matching, paid time off, and more.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in a lab setting preferred.
• Must have full range of body motion and ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tissue specimens for diagnosis.
• Verify slide and block match for each case.
• Log cases in the biopsy book.

Skills

Detail oriented

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Knowledge of lab design and operation

Job description

With 150+ locations in 17 states, QualDerm Partners is the largest multi-state female-founded and owned dermatology network in the U.S. At QualDerm, we are united in our purpose: to educate, protect, and care for your skin. We are committed to bringing you the very best in comprehensive skin care so that you can achieve a confident, healthier, and more beautiful you!

Our mission is to educate communities and healthcare professionals about the importance of skin health; including skin cancer prevention, risk factors and how to achieve healthy skin through annual skin exams and dermatologic care.

We strive to provide the latest proven, proactive and comprehensive dermatologic care to populations in the expanding geographies we serve by making high-quality skin care timelier and more accessible all while creating a rewarding work environment for our providers and employees.

QualDerm is extremely proud to be a place where people want to come to work. As a fast growing medical and cosmetic dermatology provider, our team members all work together to ensure extraordinary care of our patients.

As we say, “you’re either taking care of our patient or taking care of those caring for our patient.”

Purpose

This position delivers exceptional patient service by performing duties entailing preparation of tissue specimens for routine and special procedures to be used in the assistance of confirming a diagnosis provided by the pathologist.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• May assist with receipt of specimens and accessioning paraffin cases
• May assist with printing cassettes, slides and slide labels.
• May assist with filing slides and pulling slides pertaining to prior cases.
• Perform quality assurance checks
• Verify slide and block match for each case
• Compiles cases and ensures slides are placed with corresponding patient requisition information.
• Ensures stat cases are seen by pathologist with urgency, as soon as available.
• Examines and prepares histologic slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and patient diagnosis.
• File blocks and slides appropriately.
• Log cases in the biopsy book.
• Understands slide stainer, staining cycles and able to load/unload slide stainer.
• Operates computerized laboratory equipment to fix, dehydrate, and infiltrate with wax, tissue specimens to be preserved for study by Pathologist.
• Prepares slides of specimens, using specified stain, to enhance visibility under microscope.
• Examines slides under microscope to ensure tissue preparation meets laboratory requirements.
• Submit any outside materials that are needed for review.
• May performs histochemistry (special stains) and immunohistochemistry (antibody dedection) studies.
• Manages unexpected lab situations, such as problems with instruments or detecting health problems that may cause unusual test results.
• Operates and maintains instruments used for tissue processing, paraffin embedding and sectioning of specimens.
• Performs recuts and additional stains including special and IHC stains, as requested by the Pathologist.
• Maintain QC/QA records.
• Maintain documentation as required by CLIA guidelines.
• Monitor inventory levels of supplies and equipment on a regular basis; order supplies for laboratory. Maintain log of supplies as they are ordered.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of lab design and operation
• Minimum of two years of experience in a lab setting preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Detail oriented
• Able to demonstrate independent judgment and initiative appropriately
• Must be able to tolerate standing and walking for 8 hours per day.
• Proficiency in the operation of a computer keyboard (40 WPM minimum) and ability to work effectively with Microsoft Office Products.
• Ability to document patient records using proper grammar, spelling, and syntax.
• Must have full range of body motion with the ability to push, pull, reach, bend, stand, stoop, stretch, lift, and carry up to 20 pounds.
• Have the hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity needed to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and medical equipment.
• Have a normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports; specific vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay – Attractive compensation to reward your hard work
• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Includes Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to keep you covered
• Generous 401(k) Plan – Company matches 100% of the first 3%, plus 50% of the next 2%, with immediate vesting
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – Accrue PTO from day one, plus enjoy 6 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays each year
• Company-Paid Life Insurance – Peace of mind with basic life coverage, with the option for additional plans
• Disability Protection – Short-term and long-term disability coverage to protect you in unexpected circumstances
• Additional Wellness Plans – Accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection plans for extra security
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Access confidential support for personal or work-related challenges
• Exclusive Employee Discounts – Save on products and services with special discounts just for you
• Referral Bonus Program – Earn bonuses by referring qualified candidates to join the team

QualDerm Partners is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.