Histotechnician - Mohs Histotech
Watkins, VA
Pay From: $23 per hour
MUST:
Experienced Histotechnician - Mohs Histotech
1+ years of experience as a Histotechnician/ Histotech in Mohs lab
1+ years of experience working in Dermatology, Pathology and/or Surgery field
1+ years of experience working in a high complexity lab
Excellent interpersonal skills: friendly and engaging self-starter that works well in high pressure situations
Ability to solve problems in a strong, confident manner
Ability to travel to other locations if needed
Experience with electronic medical record systems
Exceptional customer service and phone etiquette
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Bachelor s degree in science required
DUTIES:
Performs required quality control procedures for compliance with all local, state, and federal laws
Cares for, maintains and documents required maintenance on laboratory equipment, instruments, and accessories in accordance with CLIA regulations
Prepares sections of human tissue for microscopic examination under the supervision of the surgeon
Accession specimens as they enter the lab
Label slides with patient identifiers
Gross specimens into the lab
Embed all tissue into frozen medium
Cut frozen sections in the cryostat
Stain frozen sections on the linear stainer, and coverslip slides
Daily laboratory setup and close procedures including cleaning the cryostat and stainer
Cleans, stocks and inventories in the laboratory area, ordering supplies and equipment as necessary
Updates laboratory protocols and manuals as policies change
Performs other duties as assigned
Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act .