Mission Statement:

The mission on Tareen Dermatology is to provide compassionate, state of the art dermatologic care to each patient with an emphasis on early diagnosis, patient education, and comprehensive skincare.

Our Vision is to exceed the patient’s expectations by providing individualized, expert, and ethical care. We seek to be a leader in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology and to always give back through service in our community.

Job Summary:

Tareen Dermatology is hiring for a full-time Histologic Technician. We are a growing physician-owned Dermatology practice located in Roseville, Eagan, Maplewood, Monticello, Hudson and Faribault MN. We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team!

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs specimen collection, accessioning and logging routines that include: making scheduled rounds to pick up surgical specimens; checking specimens for criteria of acceptability, assuring proper patient identification, specimen integrity, and appropriate paperwork; recording receipt of specimens in the log and assigning identification number according to department protocol; referring any problem specimen to the area of collection and informing the supervisor for follow-up action where necessary
• Assists pathologists with tissue grossing procedures such as: preparing the tissue grossing area with appropriate materials and instruments; maintaining and assuring specimen identification by correctly labeling cassettes and maintaining workflow in concert with the pathologist; cleaning workstations at the completion of grossing procedures. Ensures aseptic techniques and observes health safety protocols during the cleanup procedure to minimize risks to self and co-workers.
• Processes, embeds, and sections tissues for slides.
• Performs preventive maintenance and quality-control procedures such as oiling and cleaning microtomes according to schedule, recording temperatures on various instruments, changing the processor according to procedure, and changing staining solutions.
• Contributes to general laboratory functions and institutional needs by attending regular staff meetings and related continuing education activities; observing hospital and laboratory policies and safety practices and maintaining a safe, clean, and prepared work area.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Education and Experience:

• Completion on an approved histology program and clinical histology internship or completion of an accredited two-year medical laboratory technician training program in a vocational school or junior college.
• Two years of Histology work experience in the last five years may substitute for the educational qualifications preferred.
• ASCP Histology Technician or Histotechnologist board certification or obtains within 12 months of hire date.
• Minimum of three years Histology experience preferred.
• Prior Mohs and/or Cryostat experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position as no supervisory responsibilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $36.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Travel reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Dermatology
• Pathology
• Surgery

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Roseville, MN 55113: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person