Are you looking for an incredible opportunity to join a dynamic, fast-growing dermatology services company? Epiphany Dermatology, headquartered in Austin, TX, is on a mission to improve access to dermatology services and provide exceptional patient care in underserved markets across the U.S.

We are looking for a service-oriented, motivated individual to join us as a Histotechnician or Hihstotechnologist to accomplish this mission. Our rapidly growing company has grown from a single location in 2015 to extensive operations spanning nearly 90 dermatology clinics across 13 states and counting including Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, and Wyoming with plans to triple our footprint over the next 4-5 years.

Our employees are the key to our success and we’re proud to offer eligible employees great benefits (many at no cost!), perks like free skin care, generous time off plans, the opportunity for growth, and the chance to be part of a purpose-driven organization taking patient care to the next level.

We are excited to grow our team with individuals who are as passionate about our patients as we are and invest a lot of time and energy in our employees’ development because we believe being a part of the Epiphany team is a career opportunity—not just another job.

If you are interested in joining this mission-driven team, please consider applying today!

What we are looking for:

What you'll do:

• Deliver safe and accurate lab services, under the direct supervision of the Laboratory Manager and in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Complete comprehensive laboratory technician training/orientation on Epiphany laboratory protocols, procedures, and testing imperatives.
• Prepare, process, and send out all specimens and forms, per OSHA safety labeling and handling protocols, including IHC not done in house.
• Provide feedback on status and/or reports to providers, as necessary.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of requisitions for all specimens prior to collection.
• Receive, organize, and prepare patient tissue samples for macroscopic evaluation by the Grossing Technician. Including but not limited to confirming patient identity, accessioning specimens, preparing and correctly labeling specimen blocks.
• Assist with entering information provided by the Grossing Technician into the patient’s electronic medical record.
• Receive, organize, and prepare patient tissue samples for microscopic evaluation by the Dermatopathologist.
• Assist with laboratory send-outs, including slide and block requests.
• General lab maintenance, including but not limited to:
  • Slide and block organization and storage
  • Maintenance of CLIA required records and documentation.
• Assist with completing and maintaining all compliance related paperwork to include temperature and humidity information, chemical reagent log sheets, patient information logs, and quality assurance forms.
• 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.
• Ensure that blood/body fluids, biohazard materials, needle containers and potentially infectious wastes are appropriately disposed in accordance with infection control guidelines.
• Monitor expiration dates and act accordingly.
• Recognize usage trends affecting unit supplies and makes recommendations for adjustments.
• Participate in staff meetings and workgroups by providing constructive input for practice improvements and solutions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree (Preferred) or at minimum must have are 60 college credits to include 12 science credits (6 chemistry; 6 biology).
• All interested candidates must be certified by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Minimum of two years of related laboratory experience as a technician, preferably in a physician practice or ambulatory environment.

Work environment and physical requirements:

Medical office, procedure/exam room and laboratory environment may include exposure to communicable diseases, bloodborne pathogens, biohazards or toxic substances. Daily activities may include standing, walking, sitting, bending and lifting items up to 30 lbs.

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/dependent care, tuition assistance, certification reimbursement, and more!