Histotechnician - Pine St

Schweiger Dermatology Group, a leader in the field of dermatology practice with multiple locations throughout New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut is searching for an experienced histotechnician to join our Pine St office in Philadelphia, PA.

Job Summary: Histotechnicians are responsible for preparing tissue specimens for pathological examination; helping maintain laboratory equipment; training in the use of new laboratory equipment; performing routine histology procedures; preparing solutions required for any histological examination; plus all related job duties as assigned. Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. This opportunity is for one day a week on Mondays, 7am-2pm however flexibility within the end time due to scheduling.

Summary of Essential Histology/Dermatology Job Functions:

• • Specimen handling, storage, preservation, and identification
  • Freezing tissue and cutting frozen sections with a microtome
  • Staining and placing tissue on slides
  • Labeling and storage of slides
  • Preparation and mixing solutions used in MOHS lab
  • Use and handling of all materials and reagents
  • Disposal of stains and cleaning of glass containers and Petri dishes
  • Maintenance and review of all equipment and materials in the lab
  • Maintaining and updating OSHA and CLIA records
  • Recording daily temperatures of cryostat
  • Participating in relative studies by maintaining proper records
  • Ensuring a safe environment in the lab according to OSHA standards (i.e. changing fume hood filters, safety glasses, gloves, etc.)
  • Maintaining quality control logs for slide review
  • Maintaining log for patient identification system
  • Performs related work as required
  • Ensures service excellence by becoming thoroughly familiar with the Seven Principles of behavior and putting them into practice in carrying out job responsibilities
  • Conforms to all applicable HIPAA, billing compliance and safety guidelines.

  Qualifications:

  • Histotechnician License
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Pennsylvania State Department of Professions Registration Certificate
  • Interpersonal/human relations skills
  • Ability to operate personal computer
  • Ability to approach problems/decisions analytically
  • Ability to maintain records
  • Ability/willingness to adhere to the established departmental service standards

Salary: $450 for the first 10 cases and $50 for each case thereafter

Schweiger Dermatology Group, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its hiring process with applicants, whether internal or external, because of race, creed, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, application for military service or any other class per local, state or federal law.

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