Histotechnologist Mohs - Dermatology

Geisinger; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic clinical environment where you will play a vital role in processing tissue specimens and producing high-quality microscopic slides for diagnostic purposes. Your expertise in microtomy and staining procedures will ensure accurate diagnoses, while your commitment to quality improvement will enhance patient care. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a respected healthcare organization, collaborate with skilled professionals, and engage in continuous learning. If you are passionate about histotechnology and dedicated to excellence, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Specialty Training Program is required.
• Certification as a Histotechnician preferred upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Processes tissues and performs microtomy for quality diagnostic slides.
• Maintains equipment and participates in quality improvement programs.

Skills

Microtomy

Tissue Processing

Staining Procedures

Quality Improvement

Laboratory Information Systems

Education

Specialty Training Program

Certified Histotechnician

Job description

• Processes tissues on processing equipment or by manual methods to ensure proper fixation for examination.
• Identifies and determines proper orientation of tissue specimens and embeds specimens in paraffin to ensure proper alignment for sectioning.
• Performs microtomy at proper micron to render quality sections for diagnoses.
• Produces consistently good quality microscopic slides that can be readily reviewed and interpreted by the Pathologist.
• Performs routine and special staining procedures as required to distinguish cells and organisms for diagnostic examination.
• Maintains equipment, participates in established preventive maintenance program, and alerts Analytical Specialist of any equipment problems.
• Assists in proper handling and storage of supplies, notifies Analytical Specialist when inventory is low.
• Assists with department's Quality Improvement program through active participation in patient specimen identification and quality tracking measures.
• Assists in the evaluation and validation of new instruments and new technologies as needed.
• Participation in completion of assigned initial and subsequent competency assessment examinations required and maintains working knowledge of applicable Laboratory Information System programs and system changes.
• Participates in the training and orientation of new employees.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

• Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. or 7:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. depending on workload.

• Weekends: None

• Required: Graduate from Specialty Training Program.

• Preferred: Certified Histotechnician – American Society for Clinical Pathology preferred upon hire.