Part Time Mohs Histotechnician

QualDerm Partners; Georgia; On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an entry-level lab technician to assist in preparing tissue specimens for diagnosis. The role involves ensuring quality control, operating lab equipment, and maintaining documentation. Join a diverse team committed to skin health and patient care in a rewarding work environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Comprehensive health coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Company-paid life insurance

Disability protection

Wellness plans

Employee assistance program

Discounts

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of lab experience preferred.
• Proficiency in computer operation (40 WPM minimum) and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality assurance checks and verify slide and block match.
• Examine and prepare histologic slides for microscopic examination.
• Operate and maintain tissue processing and sectioning instruments.

Skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Independent Judgment

Manual Dexterity

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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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 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 assist in confirming a diagnosis provided by the pathologist.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist with receipt of specimens and accessioning paraffin cases
• Assist with printing cassettes, slides, and slide labels
• Assist with filing slides and pulling slides related to prior cases
• Perform quality assurance checks
• Verify slide and block match for each case
• Compile cases and ensure slides are matched with patient requisition information
• Ensure stat cases are seen by the pathologist with urgency, as soon as available
• Examine and prepare histologic slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and patient diagnosis
• File blocks and slides appropriately
• Log cases in the biopsy book
• Understand slide stainer, staining cycles, and be able to load/unload the slide stainer
• Operate computerized laboratory equipment to fix, dehydrate, and infiltrate tissue specimens with wax for preservation
• Prepare slides of specimens using specified stains to enhance visibility under the microscope
• Examine slides under microscope to ensure tissue preparation meets laboratory standards
• Submit outside materials for review as needed
• Perform histochemistry and immunohistochemistry studies as required
• Manage unexpected lab situations, such as instrument problems or health issues affecting test results
• Operate and maintain tissue processing, embedding, and sectioning instruments
• Perform recuts and additional stains, including special and IHC stains, as requested by the pathologist
• Maintain QC/QA records
• Maintain documentation per CLIA guidelines
• Monitor inventory levels, order supplies, and keep logs of supplies
• Perform other duties incidental to the work described

Skills And Qualifications

• Knowledge of lab design and operation
• Minimum of two years of lab experience preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to demonstrate independent judgment and initiative
• Ability to stand and walk for 8 hours per day
• Proficiency in computer operation (40 WPM minimum) and Microsoft Office
• Ability to document patient records accurately
• Full range of body motion and ability to lift up to 20 pounds
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
• Normal hearing and eyesight, including near, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception
• QualDerm Partners is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and creating an inclusive environment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• 1–2 years of lab experience preferred

Benefits

Benefits include competitive pay, comprehensive health coverage, a generous 401(k) plan, paid time off, company-paid life insurance, disability protection, wellness plans, employee assistance program, discounts, and referral bonuses.

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 authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Health, Wellness & Fitness