Job Description
Joining the Forefront family means no matter where you work, you’re home.
Responsibilities
- Adhere to laboratory’s quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument, and procedural calibration and maintenance performed.
- Follow the laboratory’s established correction action policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboraory’s established acceptable levels of performance.
- Prepares tissue sections for examination by using complex techniques and procedures such as embedding, precise positioning, and cutting minute pieces of frozen tissue.
- Cuts and stains frozen section for rapid diagnosis during surgery.
- Operates and maintains cryostat machine.
- Prepares slides for filing and organizes slide storage.
- Monitors and stocks supplies.
- Maintain, clean, and repair equipment and instruments as per established procedures and manufacturer’s instruction.
- Adherence to compliance and completion of compliance training.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
- Associate’s Degree in a science related field is required; Bachelor’s Degree in a science related field is preferred.
- Previous experience in a lab environment is preferred.
- HT/HTL ASCP certification or completion of a Histology Technician training course is preferred
- Previous experience as a Mohs Technician is preferred.
- Must be flexible with hours to meet work flow demands.
- Knowledge of general medical terminology is preferred.
- Ability to type a minimum of 45 wpm with minimal errors is preferred.
- Must possess attention to detail.
- Must possess excellent customer service, communication and organizational skills.
- Must display a friendly, cheerful, tactful and polite demeanor and must be compassionate and caring in dealing with others.
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize appropriately, and work well both individually and as part of a team.
- Ability to use time productively and contribute to high levels of company operational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Ability to understand physician’s instructions/handwriting and know when to seek additional information or clarification.
- Ability to respond positively to constructive criticism and direction from supervisors.
- Must demonstrate professional appearance and manner at all times.
- Must remain compliant with HIPAA, OSHA, and CLIA requirements.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
- Ability to communicate in an active multi-office environment.
- Ability to efficiently operate all job related office equipment (telephone, computer, calculator, fax, copier).
- Ability to communicate via telephone.
- Ability to sit/stand for large portions of a workday.
- Ability to differentiate between all colors.