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MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures specimens are properly accessioned, labeled, and suitable for testing. Cuts quality tissue sections with proper thickness as determined by tissue type and places properly on glass slides.

• Embeds tissue into paraffin blocks. Maintains a filing system for paraffin tissue blocks, slides and wet tissue.

• Processes tissue using processors to ensure full preservation and infiltration by paraffin.

• Performs routine and special stains, immunohistochemistry, cover slipping, verification, and distribution of slides.

• Manages daily workflow for recuts, special stains, immunohistochemistry, control slides, and send\-outs according to established protocols.

• Performs and documents quality control. Evaluates quality control results and takes corrective action under the guidance of key operators, technical specialists or supervisor.

• Performs and documents cleaning, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of instruments and equipment.

• Assists Dermatological surgeon during frozen section procedures.

• Ensures compliance with all accrediting agency standards.

• Provides assistance to surgeon, MA's, and other team members.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• License/Registration/Certification required: n/a

• Education required: Advanced Training beyond High School in a science related field

• Experience required: No experience required but preferred. Will train the right person. Pay scale will be reflective on prior level of experience in the field.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Knowledge of human anatomy.

• Must be detail oriented and have good organizational and communication skills.

• Must know how to safely handle sharp instruments.

• Proficient computer skills.

• Must be able to problem solve.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Sits and stands the majority of the workday as well as walks, lifts, squats, bends and twists throughout.

• May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, explosive, radioactive and infectious agents.

• Will be exposed to human blood, body fluids and tissue.

• Must wear appropriate lab coat/scrubs, gloves, gowns and eye and face protection as needed.

• Good manual dexterity.

• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

• This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.*

Job Type: Part\-time Pay: $22\.00 \- $30\.00 per hour Expected hours: 20 – 25 per week Benefits:

• 401(k)

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Dermatology

Schedule:

• Day shift

• Morning shift

Ability to Commute:

• Niles, IL 60714 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Niles, IL 60714: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

North Branch Dermatology LLC

Job Details

Histology Technician

Job Description

Full job description

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS