Histology Technician - Dermatology - Forefront Dermatology

Come join our team! We have an immediate need for an Histology Technician in our Lexington, KY clinic! If you are ready to make an impact every day, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, then a career at Dermatology Consultants (A Forefront Dermatology practice) may be the perfect fit for you!

Full Time: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm

Summary:

This position is responsible for obtaining and preparing tissue specimens from various body tissues to perform microscopic examination. 

Here are just a few things we offer:

Access to health, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account $500 matching contribution

Eligible for PTO and Holiday pay

Company paid life insurance and long term disability (full-time only)

Access to voluntary short term disability insurance (full-time only)

Access to additional life insurance

Eligible for Accident and Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity and Cancer Guardian

401K with employer contribution

Profit sharing

Employee discounts

And much more!

Duties include:

Perform complex histological procedures and techniques such as grossing, cutting, staining, drying and freezing to preserve and test the samples.

Prepare tissue specimens for routine and special procedures to obtain a patient diagnosis.

Record and analyze data.

Prepare media, chemicals, reagents and solutions.

Preserve and store samples.

Maintain, clean, and repair equipment and instruments.

Establish and monitor quality control programs

Education, Skills & Abilities:

High school diploma or equivalent is required. 

Associate’s Degree in science related field is preferred.

HT/L ASCP certification or completion of Histology Technician training course and eligible to sit for the exam is required. 

Certification required within 1 year of hire.

2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area is preferred.

Ability to differentiate between all colors is required

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