Histotechnician

At Skin and Aesthetics Center, our Histotechnicians play a key role in delivering high-quality dermatology and skin cancer care to our patients at our Burnsville, MN practice location. As part of a comprehensive healthcare management services organization, this position is responsible for the day to day operation of our in-office dermatopathology laboratory, processing skin biopsies and surgical specimens into accurate, high-quality slides for our dermatologists and dermatopathologist. The role also provides frozen section support on Mohs surgery days, working alongside our Mohs surgeon to deliver timely slides so patients can complete their surgery in a single visit.

The ideal candidate is meticulous, organized, and takes pride in slide quality. You’ll own the full histology workflow from accessioning through slide delivery, keep the lab running to CLIA and safety standards, and step into the frozen section role when Mohs cases are on the schedule.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Completion of a histotechnology training program or equivalent hands-on histology laboratory experience

• Minimum of one year of experience in a histology laboratory, including tissue processing, paraffin embedding, microtomy, and H&E staining

• Current BLS certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• HT or HTL (ASCP) certification strongly preferred

• Previous experience in a dermatology or dermatopathology laboratory

• Experience cutting frozen sections on a cryostat; Mohs laboratory experience a plus

• Experience with special stains and immunohistochemistry

• Working knowledge of CLIA laboratory requirements, quality control, and documentation

• Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) and laboratory information systems; EMA/ModMed experience a plus

• Strong interest in dermatology and skin cancer care

Responsibilities:

• Accession, gross, and log incoming skin biopsy and surgical specimens, maintaining accurate correlation between the specimen, requisition, and slide

• Process, embed, and section paraffin tissue blocks on the microtome and prepare high-quality slides for pathologist review

• Perform H&E staining and special stains or immunohistochemistry as ordered, including coverslipping, labeling, and quality review of finished slides

• Deliver slides to the reading dermatologist or dermatopathologist on schedule and re-cut or re-stain as needed

• On Mohs surgery days, receive, orient, ink, and map tissue from the surgeon, cut frozen sections on the cryostat, and stain and deliver slides promptly to support margin evaluation

• Maintain, clean, and troubleshoot the tissue processor, embedding center, microtome, cryostat, stainers, and other lab equipment, including daily temperature and maintenance logs

• Prepare, label, and store reagents and stains; monitor inventory and reorder lab supplies before they run out

• Perform and document daily quality control, proficiency testing, and equipment checks in compliance with CLIA, OSHA, and practice policy

• Maintain accurate specimen logs, block and slide records, and laboratory documentation in the EHR and lab records

• Handle, dispose of, and document hazardous chemicals and biohazard waste according to safety regulations

• Support the clinical team with specimen transport and patient flow as needed

• Deliver a concierge-level patient experience from start to finish

• Other duties as assigned to support clinical operations and consistent with the responsibilities of the role.

Travel Requirements:

• Reliable transportation required; occasional travel to other practice locations may be requested to support laboratory coverage

Locations Required : Burnsville, MN

Key Skills:

• Proficient in tissue processing, paraffin embedding, microtomy, and H&E staining

• Working knowledge of cryostat operation and frozen section technique for Mohs surgery

• Strong knowledge of CLIA requirements, laboratory quality control, and safety standards

• Ability to manage daily specimen volume accurately and keep turnaround times on schedule

• Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and communication skills

• Experience with EHR and laboratory information systems and laboratory documentation