Avera Medical Group DermatologySioux Falls
Worker Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Pay Range:
The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.
$25.00 $37.50
Position Highlights
Avera McKennan Dermatology Clinic Day Schedule
You Belong at Avera
Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.
A Brief OverviewUtilizes effective use of available material resources provide timely highquality Histopathology services and address laboratory related complaints and problem resolution under the direction of leadership.
What you will do
- Performs MOHS histology techniques including but not limited to: tissue freezing embedding cutting staining cover slipping and labeling.
- Confirms specimen orientation to make MOHS map and divides and colorcodes specimens.
- Responsible for assuring the technical aspects of the Histology/MOHS/Clinical Laboratory section of the clinic. Performs gross examination of tissue specimens. Performs miscellaneous tasks including but not limited to: slide filing accessioning specimens into computer system preparing reagents or solutions and laboratory equipment maintenance. Performs special histology and/or cytology specimen processing procedures including Immunohisto chemical staining and other special stains.
- Directs quality assurance CLIA and safety compliance and continuous quality improvement projects and maintains current laboratory procedural and equipment protocol. Participation in Laboratory Management and CLIA related meetings.
- Coordinates and communicates with Dermatopathologists Dermatologists and Clinic Managers regarding laboratory issues.
- Efficiently orders supplies needed for the lab.
Essential QualificationsThe individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others hear understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.
Required Education License/Certification or Work Experience:
- Associates Transcript showing 12 semester (18 quarter hours) of chemistry and biology (must include credit hours in both) or
- Some College Transcript showing 60 semester (90 quarter hours) of academic credit from an accredited college or university
- Histotechnician (HT) American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) within 11/2 Yrs
Preferred Education License/Certification or Work Experience:
- 13 years full time experience in a histopathology (clinical veterinary industry or research) laboratory from an accredited laboratory within the last five years
Expectations and Standards
- Commitment to the daily application of Averas mission vision core values and social principles to serve patients their families and our community.
- Promote Averas values of compassion hospitality and stewardship.
- Uphold Averas standards of Communication Attitude Responsiveness and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Work effectively in a team environment coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
- Comply with safety principles laws regulations and standards associated with but not limited to CMS The Joint Commission DHHS and OSHA if applicable.
Benefits You Need & Then Some
Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying parttime and fulltime employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.
PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
Free health insurance options for fulltime single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan
Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
Career development guided by handson training and mentorship
Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability Veteran Status or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application please callor send an email to .
Required Experience:
IC