Grossing Technician 12-8pm

About the role

Epiphany Dermatology, headquartered in Austin, TX, is a dynamic, fast-growing dermatology services company committed to improving access to dermatology services and providing exceptional patient care in underserved markets across the U.S. We are seeking a service-oriented, motivated individual to join our team as a Grossing Technician.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe and accurate lab services, under the direct supervision of the Pathologists’ Assistant and/or Dermatopathologist and in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Completes comprehensive laboratory technician training/orientation on Epiphany laboratory protocols, procedures, and testing imperatives.
• Perform administrative lab duties within scope of practice.
• Provide feedback on status and/or reports to providers, as necessary.
• Accurately document within our EHR, per guidelines and appropriate limited access.
• Receive, organize, and prepare patient tissue samples for microscopic evaluation by the Dermatopathologist.
• Assist with laboratory send-outs to include slide and block requests as required.
• General lab maintenance.
• Accept compliance related paperwork to include temperature and humidity information, chemical reagent log sheets, patient information logs, and quality assurance forms.
• Adhere to all safety protocols.
• Provide excellent customer service in person or on the telephone when answering or referring inquiries.
• Accurately complete documentation in the Electronic Medical Record and any required paper documentation while ensuring patient confidentiality, in a timely manner.
• Maintain proper disposal of blood/body fluids, biohazard materials, needle containers and potentially infectious wastes in accordance with infection control guidelines.
• Monitor expiration dates and make recommendations for adjustments based on usage trends affecting unit supplies.
• Participate in staff meetings and workgroups by providing constructive input for practice improvements and solutions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Experience

• Minimum of two years of related laboratory experience as a technician, preferably in a physician practice or ambulatory environment.
• Associate’s degree in medical laboratory technology, or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university to include 24 science semester credit hours (6 biology, 6 chemistry, 12 any combination chemistry, biology and/or medical laboratory technology), or 60 semester credit hours from an accredited university to include 24 science semester credit hours (6 biology, 6 chemistry, 12 any combination of chemistry, biology, and/or medical laboratory technology).

Benefits

• We offer generous benefits including medical, life insurance, short-term disability coverage, mental health services, and more at no cost for eligible employees.
• In addition, we have great vision, dental, and supplemental insurance options.
• We also offer 401k with company matching, employee discounts, HSA and FSA, tuition assistance, certification reimbursement, and more!