Histotechnician I

The Histotechnician I - Lab is responsible for grossing, embedding, sectioning, and staining of dermatology tissues and slides for microscopic diagnosis while maintaining critical focus on quality..

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Grosses tissues, embeds tissues, and cuts blocks/tissue performing all technical procedures required to prepare tissue and slides in a timely and accurate manner while maintaining the highest standard of quality in tissue embedding, cutting of blocks (microtomy), H&E staining, special stains, and immunohistochemistry staining.
• Follows all protocols of quality and accuracy.
• Maintains laboratory equipment in proper working order to ensure consistent, high-quality function.
• Monitors equipment functionality and provides timely reports on variables or degraded quality to laboratory management for prompt attention.
• Improves laboratory efficiencies by detecting and communicating technical and logistical problems to laboratory management for resolution.
• Disposes of hazardous chemical waste per regulatory guidelines (limited function – will be assigned to specific trained personnel).
• Supports, with assistance, the performance of other laboratory functions/tasks as needed to enhance operational flow.
• Keeps company integrity by maintaining security and confidentiality of all data, procedures, and data system components.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

Experience:

• One year of anatomic pathology laboratory experience preferred, however, we are willing to train the right candidate.

Technology Applications: Basic Computer Skills including proficiency with Microsoft Applications

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit for extended periods of time; use hands to finger, handle or fell objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift, push, pull and/or move up to 25 pounds. Repetitive motion of upper body required for extended use of computer. Required specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Laboratory work environment with exposure to various chemicals and equipment.
• Prolonged sitting, frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, and lifting up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
• Safety equipment and personal protective equipment provided and required. Requires normal range of hearing and manual dexterity enough to operate office and laboratory equipment.
• Noise level in the work environment is typical for an office and/or medical clinic environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Mason, OH 45040: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person