Overview

Job Description

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

The Histology Technician, Uncertified, processes tissue specimens, prepares tissue specimens for microscopic examination, maintains equipment, and ensures Agency-compliant documentation and inventory management.

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week

Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:45 AM–5:00 PM

This position will be based in Exeter but will eventually support additional locations in the Bedford/Manchester area. Team members will be expected to travel between offices as needed based on patient scheduling and practice growth.

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!

Responsibilities

Accession tissue specimens.
Receive and prepare tissue specimens.
May perform grossing and inking (dependent on meeting CLIA requirements).
Prepare media, chemicals, reagents, and solutions.
Process tissue, embedding, microtomy/cutting, staining, use cryostat, freezing.
Label and prepare slides.
Examine slides under the microscope to detect deviations from the norm and report abnormalities.
With oversight, identify problems that may affect diagnosis and results.
Preserve and store samples.
Clean and maintain instruments, equipment, and work areas.
Log, file, track, and store specimens and slides.
Maintain lab supplies inventory.
Maintain documentation in all Agency-required and clinic or lab-preferred QA/QC logs.
Adhere to compliance and completion of compliance training.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Associate’s degree required.
Completion of NAACLS histology training program required.
CLIA requirements to perform specified job duties, preferred:
- A minimum of 60 semester hours with: 24 hours in medical lab technology OR 24 hours with (6-chemistry, 6-biology, and 12 hours in chemistry, biology, medical technology in any combination AND three months documented lab training in high complexity testing by specialty.
Previous experience as a histology technician preferred.
Prior Mohs experience or Dermatology experience a plus.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Must be knowledgeable in standard concepts, practices, and procedures, with a strong understanding of anatomy and tissue pathology.
Must be detail oriented.
Must have effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse teams.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
High level of integrity, ethical judgment, and confidentiality when handling sensitive data.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required. Must be able to learn new software quickly.
Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with staff, leadership, and the public.
Ability to use time productively and contribute to high levels of company operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to communicate in an active multi-office environment.
Ability to efficiently operate all job-related office equipment (telephone, computer, calculator, fax, copier).
Ability to communicate via telephone.
Ability to sit and/or stand for large portions of a workday.

Forefront will never request personal information, such as your social security number or banking information, via text or email. In addition, Forefront does not use external messaging applications such as WireApp or Skype to communicate with candidates. If you receive communication or requests of this nature, delete them. Forefront Dermatology is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and maintaining a workplace for employees and applicants that is free from discrimination based upon age, race, religion, color, disability, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact hr@forefrontderm.com to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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