Histology Technician

Histology Technician / Lab Technician (Dermatology – Mohs Surgery)

Location: Chaska, MN 55318

Company: Darabi Dermatology

Darabi Dermatology is a growing medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology practice serving the southwest Twin Cities of Minnesota. Our main clinic is located in Chaska, with satellite locations in Hutchinson and Shakopee. We are known for delivering high-quality, efficient, and patient-centered dermatologic care, including Mohs micrographic surgery and in-house frozen section dermatopathology services.

Position Overview:
We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented histology technician or laboratory technician to join our team in Chaska. Based on the ideal candidate's preferences, this position can be tailored to be either:

• a part-time pure play laboratory position (2 days per week) or
• a hybrid full-time role with responsibilities in the laboratory and as a clinical care coordinator (4 or 4.5 days a week).

Immediate start date.

The laboratory role focuses on processing Mohs surgery specimens and frozen section biopsies in our in-house laboratory.

Laboratory Key Responsibilities:

• Accession specimens in our LIS
• Prepare and process frozen tissue specimens for Mohs micrographic surgery
• Gross, ink, freeze, section, stain, and mount tissue samples with accuracy and efficiency
• Maintain quality control and ensure proper labeling and documentation
• Maintain lab manuals, logs, order reagents,
• Assist in maintaining laboratory equipment and supplies
• Adhere to all safety, regulatory, and compliance standards

The Clinical Care Coordinator part consists of being a Clinical Care Coordinator with the following responsibilities:

• Answering patients calls/messages
• Contacting patients with biopsy and lab results and scheduling procedures
• Completing prior authorizations of biologics and artificial skin grafts
• Supervision of 4 clinical nursing staff, creation of clinical staff work schedule
• Drafting and editing of SOPs and other administrative tasks for the benefit of the clinic

Qualifications:

• familiarity with histology or laboratory technician work and best practices
• Experience with frozen sectioning is preferred but a talented applicant can also be trained on the job
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Willingness to take on leadership roles

Application Requirements:
Please submit:

• A resume
• A cover letter explaining your motivation for applying to this position

Pay: Commensurate with prior experience $32-$35 / hr

no nights, weekends or federal holidays, employee discount for skin care product and cosmetic procedures.

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Parental leave