Histotechnician

Description

New England Dermatology & Laser Center has been providing dermatology care to the greater Springfield community for over 70 years. We're growing and looking for an experienced Histotech, ASCP, HT or HTL with initiative & conscientious work ethics to join our busy specialty practice.

The histotech is responsible for performing all aspects of the daily operation of the histology laboratory including grossing, embedding (using paraffin or Mohs process), cutting, slide preparation, staining and antibody titer preparation, cover slipping, equipment maintenance, supply and reagent inventory maintenance, record retention and other related tasks. This position requires extreme accuracy, attention to detail and efficiency. Professional, flexible, team player. 

Job Type Full-time 

Schedule  Tu-F 7a-3:30p, 32 hours per week (30-minute non-paid lunch daily).  Additional time and scheduling flexibility may be required to accommodate operational needs.

· 8-hour shift

· Day shift

· Tuesday to Friday

· No weekends

Work setting  In-person.  The regular work location will be Springfield. 

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k) - Employer contribution (3% safe harbor + profit sharing)
• Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA)
• Dental insurance
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free parking
• Health Savings Account
• Life & AD&D insurance – $40,000 (employer paid)
• Life insurance for Employees & Dependents
• Limited Flexible Spending Account
• Medical Flexible Spending Account
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties

· Dermatology

· Mohs

· Pathology

This position reports to the Surgical Center Manager.  

Requirements

Education Associates of Science degree in biology or related field, Histotech Certificate from an accredited school or military medical lab training course required. Bachelor of Science degree in biology or related field from an accredited school preferred.  

Licensure/Certification A.S.C.P certification H.T. or H.T.L. required.

Experience 1-3 years histotechnician experience in paraffin and frozen section techniques.

Skills Ability to use a microtome and cryostat. Knowledge of chemistry, anatomy, histology, laboratory processes, special stains and medical terminology. Great mental demands and extreme precision, accuracy, attention to detail and efficiency. Initiative, conscientious work ethics, good judgment & follow-through. Professional, courteous, flexible, team player who interacts well with fellow coworkers and works well independently and as part of a team. Some in-person patient interaction. Internal and external client dealings require courtesy and tact. Verbal & written communication skills. Constant monitoring of workflow. Ability to prioritize, multi-task and troubleshoot. Knowledge of sterile technique and instrument cleaning/sterilization and care. Proficiency with laboratory, EHR and Microsoft Office software programs. Knowledge of quality control, quality assurance and record-keeping procedures which constitute good laboratory practice and which comply with regulations imposed by outside agencies such as Clinical Laboratory Improvement and HIPAA. Knowledge of standard laboratory safety procedures. Routine work encompasses working with chemical/biohazardous material. All safety policies and practices are to be followed and are a condition of employment. Reacts calmly and efficiently in emergent situations. Laboratory results and data are confidential and must be shared on a need-to-know basis only with appropriate New England Dermatology & Laser Center staff or requesting laboratory.