Histology Technician Dermatology

A Brief Overview
PRN Position

Processes tissue samples (grossing (bx), processing, embedding, sectioning and staining slides) for histological diagnosis.

Processes tissue samples by embedding, sectioning and staining slides for histological diagnosis.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
Education
• Associate's Degree in biological or chemical science and certification requirement specific in CLIA '88 to perform high complexity testing. (Required) and
• Bachelor's Degree in biological or chemical science and certification requirement specific in CLIA '88 to perform high complexity testing. (Required)
Work Experience
• Previous experience (Preferred)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
• Basic computer skills (Required proficiency)
Licenses and Certifications
• HT HT or HT Eligible (Required)
Physical Demands
• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
• Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
• Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
• Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
• Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs
• Balancing Occasionally
• Stooping Frequently
• Kneeling Frequently
• Crouching Frequently
• Crawling Occasionally
• Reaching Frequently
• Handling Frequently
• Grasping Frequently
• Feeling Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
Travel Requirements
• 10%