U.S. Dermatology Partners
Job Title
Histotech
Employer:
U.S. Dermatology Partners
Location:
Plano, TX
Job Summary Supports the diagnostic evaluation of tissue by histological procedures. Performs histological duties within the guidelines established by histology and Moh’s laboratory (clinic or stand‑alone laboratory).
Responsibilities
Perform a variety of specialized histopathological procedures.
High‑complexity testing: Receive fresh unfixed specimens, map, gross, section, ink, relax cuts, score tissue as needed.
Non‑high‑complexity testing: Embed, cryotome, stain and coverslip.
Immunohistochemistry staining (in facilities that offer this service).
Specimen collection/triage: Receive surgical laboratory samples; verify orientation, patient information (name, accession number, stage, tumor location, diagnosis).
Specimen preparation: Maintain identification, divide into sections, apply ink, perform relax cuts, score, place on embedding slides, verify accession and piece.
Embedding: Orient specimen on glass slide, freeze, use reverse slide mount, ensure proper placement, invert onto holder disc.
Microtomy (cryostat): Operate with correct settings, alignments, knife angles; verify block orientation; trim to proper level; produce representative sections; label and store cut blocks.
Routine staining: Select stains and chemicals for H&E or TBlue; prepare and maintain solutions; determine acceptable inadequate staining; correct problem areas.
Mounting: Hand cover‑slip slides using xylene‑compatible mounting medium.
Permanent paraffin processing: Prepare routine excisions for slow Mohs; thaw and submit previous frozen specimens; prepare DAF specimens for permanent paraffin processing.
Instrumentation: Maintain and service instruments; operate or use as intended; monitor and document performance; recognize malfunctions and repair needs.
Reagent preparation: Prepare reagents per procedures; record QC data; select proper storage; recognize malfunction and replace.
General safety: Follow safety practices; correct dangerous situations; investigate complaints; comply with OSHA regulations.
Chemical hygiene/biohazard procedures: Handle chemicals and biohazard materials; waste and sharps disposal; understand OSHA regulations; use universal precautions.
Quality improvement: Participate in quality improvement activities; assist evaluation of new procedures and equipment; conduct QC on equipment, reagents, products; maintain records.
Prepare slides with permanent labels and file appropriately; maintain Mohs/Excision logbooks.
Maintain Mohs & DAF laboratory log books (accession/date/patient/tumor location).
Perform other duties that may be necessary in the best interest of the organization.
Pathology lab duties: Perform specialized, delicate, and complex chemical, histopathological or immunologic procedures to identify specific components.
High‑complexity testing: Grossing of specimens fixed in 10% formalin or in Michel’s Fixative for immunofluorescence.
Non‑high‑complexity testing: All other lab procedures.
Gross exam: Maintain identification; measure; select cassette; store residual tissues; record information for embedding and cutting.
Nail processing and decalcification: Select specimens; use sodium hydroxide; determine decalcification degree.
Specimen collection/triage: Receive, accept, recognize specimens; check identification and fixative; accession with patient information.
Tissue processing: Implement procedures; prepare and maintain processor.
Tissue embedding: Recognize adequacy; determine mold size; maintain identification; orient specimen.
Immunohistochemical techniques: Identify controls for IHC/IF; determine antigen retrieval procedures.
Qualifications Qualifications are implied by the responsibilities: candidates should have experience with high‑complexity and non‑high‑complexity histological procedures, instrumentation maintenance, staining, and safety compliance, and be able to perform quality control documentation.
Seniority level:
Entry level
Employment type:
Full‑time
Job function:
Other
Industries:
Medical Practices
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Employer:
U.S. Dermatology Partners
Location:
Plano, TX
Job Summary Supports the diagnostic evaluation of tissue by histological procedures. Performs histological duties within the guidelines established by histology and Moh’s laboratory (clinic or stand‑alone laboratory).
Responsibilities
Perform a variety of specialized histopathological procedures.
High‑complexity testing: Receive fresh unfixed specimens, map, gross, section, ink, relax cuts, score tissue as needed.
Non‑high‑complexity testing: Embed, cryotome, stain and coverslip.
Immunohistochemistry staining (in facilities that offer this service).
Specimen collection/triage: Receive surgical laboratory samples; verify orientation, patient information (name, accession number, stage, tumor location, diagnosis).
Specimen preparation: Maintain identification, divide into sections, apply ink, perform relax cuts, score, place on embedding slides, verify accession and piece.
Embedding: Orient specimen on glass slide, freeze, use reverse slide mount, ensure proper placement, invert onto holder disc.
Microtomy (cryostat): Operate with correct settings, alignments, knife angles; verify block orientation; trim to proper level; produce representative sections; label and store cut blocks.
Routine staining: Select stains and chemicals for H&E or TBlue; prepare and maintain solutions; determine acceptable inadequate staining; correct problem areas.
Mounting: Hand cover‑slip slides using xylene‑compatible mounting medium.
Permanent paraffin processing: Prepare routine excisions for slow Mohs; thaw and submit previous frozen specimens; prepare DAF specimens for permanent paraffin processing.
Instrumentation: Maintain and service instruments; operate or use as intended; monitor and document performance; recognize malfunctions and repair needs.
Reagent preparation: Prepare reagents per procedures; record QC data; select proper storage; recognize malfunction and replace.
General safety: Follow safety practices; correct dangerous situations; investigate complaints; comply with OSHA regulations.
Chemical hygiene/biohazard procedures: Handle chemicals and biohazard materials; waste and sharps disposal; understand OSHA regulations; use universal precautions.
Quality improvement: Participate in quality improvement activities; assist evaluation of new procedures and equipment; conduct QC on equipment, reagents, products; maintain records.
Prepare slides with permanent labels and file appropriately; maintain Mohs/Excision logbooks.
Maintain Mohs & DAF laboratory log books (accession/date/patient/tumor location).
Perform other duties that may be necessary in the best interest of the organization.
Pathology lab duties: Perform specialized, delicate, and complex chemical, histopathological or immunologic procedures to identify specific components.
High‑complexity testing: Grossing of specimens fixed in 10% formalin or in Michel’s Fixative for immunofluorescence.
Non‑high‑complexity testing: All other lab procedures.
Gross exam: Maintain identification; measure; select cassette; store residual tissues; record information for embedding and cutting.
Nail processing and decalcification: Select specimens; use sodium hydroxide; determine decalcification degree.
Specimen collection/triage: Receive, accept, recognize specimens; check identification and fixative; accession with patient information.
Tissue processing: Implement procedures; prepare and maintain processor.
Tissue embedding: Recognize adequacy; determine mold size; maintain identification; orient specimen.
Immunohistochemical techniques: Identify controls for IHC/IF; determine antigen retrieval procedures.
Qualifications Qualifications are implied by the responsibilities: candidates should have experience with high‑complexity and non‑high‑complexity histological procedures, instrumentation maintenance, staining, and safety compliance, and be able to perform quality control documentation.
Seniority level:
Entry level
Employment type:
Full‑time
Job function:
Other
Industries:
Medical Practices
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