Job # 24642 Pathology Lab Technician
Acclivity Healthcare - Your personable, proven partner!
Since 1999, Acclivity Healthcare has served the specialized recruiting and staffing needs of leading healthcare employers nationwide. Our clients range from independent physician practices to national healthcare systems and insurance providers. We are proud of our 18,000+ successful placements with quality-oriented organizations that recognize the value of better talent.
Compensation and Schedule for the Pathology Lab Technician
Pathology Lab Technician – Full-time, onsite, $25-$33 per hour, flexible hours. Great office to work in with huge opportunities for growth!
Required Qualifications for the Pathology Lab Technician
- 2+ years of recent Mohs surgery tissue processing experience required
- ASCP Histotechnician (HT) certification highly preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field required
- High school diploma or GED required
- Must successfully pass a criminal background check and drug screen
Responsibilities of the Pathology Lab Technician
- Handle specimen storage, preservation, and identification
- Freeze tissue and cut frozen sections with a cryostat machine
- Stain and place tissue on slides through operation of an automatic stainer
- Label and store slides
- Transcribe diagnoses
- Prepare and mix solutions used in Mohs lab
- Handle materials and reagents
- Maintain and review all equipment and materials in the lab
- Maintain and update OSHA and CLIA records
- Record daily temperatures of cryostat
- Maintain quality control logs for slide review
- Maintain log for patient identification system
- Assist Histotechnician with processing of permanent sections as necessary
About the Company
This premier Arizona-based dermatology center provides quality patient care with cutting edge technology and expert medical staff. Their physicians have advanced training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions. In addition, they have recently expanded their practice to include laboratory and other specialty services to serve their patients better. This organization is currently looking for a friendly and motivated Pathology Lab Technician to join their team!