Histotechnician III Mohs (Derm)

About the Role

Performs specialized histology laboratory procedures, including tissue processing, embedding, sectioning, staining, and slide preparation to support accurate pathology diagnoses. Provides technical expertise and troubleshooting guidance, maintains laboratory equipment and quality control standards, ensures compliance with SOPs, and assists with laboratory operations, record maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives. Mohs trained.

Responsibilities

• Performs tissue processing, embedding in paraffin, and cutting, sectioning, staining, and mounting on slides for interpretation by a pathologist.
• Provides technical guidance and advice to the Histology staff on procedures and troubleshooting.
• Adapts existing protocols to optimize results.
• Sets up equipment, instruments, and apparatus for specific laboratory procedures for routine to advanced and specialized histology techniques.
• Maintains quality control and determines suitability of results/materials for release to requesting individuals.
• Performs slide preparation according to SOP guidelines.
• Maintains laboratory in a clean, functional state, as well as cleaning or performing scheduled equipment and instrument maintenance, calibration, and certifications, as required.
• Assists with quality control standards in the laboratory.
• Helps maintain blocks and/or slides files.
• Complies with all departmental SOPs and adheres to all rules and protocols.
• Responds to emergency situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Certified Histotechnician (HT(ASCP)) by American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) required.
• Associate's Degree required.
• 5 years of experience as a Histotechnician.
• Work may involve handling biohazardous, chemical, and radiological materials, as well as operating associated equipment. Required safety training and appropriate engineering and administrative controls, including the use of personal protective equipment, must be followed.

Physical Requirements

Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Benefits

• 100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees.
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – equating to around 37-38 days per year).
• Vacation accrual increases with longevity.
• Longevity Pay (monthly payments after two years of service).
• Retirement/pension plan.
• Free financial and legal counseling.
• Free mental health counseling services.
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs.
• Employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care.

Additional work/life services and employee discounts available.

Additional Information

This position is security-sensitive pursuant to Texas Education Code 51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094. Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.