Surgical technologist Jobs in Birmingham, AL

Surgical Dermatology Group (SDG), an AQUA Dermatology portfolio practice, is devoted to its patients by delivering leading-edge care. We have a heart for service, a passion for our communities, and a never-ending commitment to excellence in all that we do. We are privileged to make a global impact by providing medical services in underserved communities worldwide. We offer comprehensive dermatology services, including medical dermatology, skin cancer surgery, and cosmetics. Our physicians are committed to lifelong learning in a quest to deliver the most leading-edge treatments and procedures available.

The Histology Technologist is responsible for performing clinical testing of human tissue sections. This will include pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical duties described in this facility's following section. This facility's established protocols and procedures must be followed to ensure quality patient care. The Histology Technologist is under the supervision of the Laboratory Supervisor, who works closely with the Laboratory Director and reports to this person. The Laboratory Supervisor shall perform competency evaluations.

Pre-Analytic

• Reads procedures thoroughly before performing any tasks. Required training must be completed before attempting any procedure or protocol.
• Ensures the confidentiality of all patient information throughout all phases of laboratory testing. Each patient's privacy must be maintained by preventing all confidential information from being seen or heard by unauthorized persons, including other patients, visitors, and any unauthorized party outside this facility.
• Ensures that all orders received by physicians are documented.
• The patient is to be positively identified before collection, and the specimen is to be fully labeled, following established protocol.
• Receipt of specimens collected by others (patients, physicians, and nurses) : Ensures the specimens are fully labeled, collected in the proper containers, and are adequate to perform testing. Ensures that the specimen is in the bottle before opening the specimen container. Each of these specimens must be matched to a physician's orders.
• Audits insurance on each specimen to ensure that the specimen is being routed to the appropriate lab.
• Processes specimens for referral testing following established protocol for the position of Histology Technologist.
• Ensure all essential information is submitted to the referral laboratory and the specimens are packaged and stored correctly before courier pick up or mailing.
• Accessioning of specimens : Laying out specimens, identifying STAT specimens, identifying "reflex testing" based on the pre-op diagnosis and history, entering pathology requisitions into Intellipath using the EMA order number, ordering "reflex testing" within Intellipath, labeling bottles and pathology requisitions with Intellipath label, printing cassettes.

Analytic

Post-Analytic :

Competencies

We offer competitive salaries and benefits :

POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

QUALIFICATIONS

Education- This position requires completion of at least a High School Degree or equivalent, successful completion of a NAACLS-approved Histology Program, ASCP Certification, and a Histology License in the State of Florida.

Experience - 3 - 5 years of Histology Experience is preferred.

Communication - Excellent oral communication skills; ability to communicate

Work Style-The candidate Must be able to work well independently but ask for help when needed. The candidate must also be able to analyze and interpret information and interact with and decipher information telephonically and electronically.

Work Environment - This job operates in a clinical laboratory setting. This role routinely uses standard office and laboratory equipment such as computers, scanners, forceps, rulers, tissue dyes, scalpel or razor blades, microtomes, cryostats, water baths, slide racks, tissue processors, drying ovens, automatic filters, cover slippers, and personal protective equipment. This position may expose them to infectious diseases, toxic substances, bloodborne pathogens, chemical hazards, and sharp instruments.

Founded in 1998, AQUA Dermatology is the Southeast's premier dermatology practice, with over 100 locations throughout Florida, Alabama, and Georgia. Our established practices and experienced physicians offer patients the highest quality outcomes and an exceptional patient experience. From common rashes to skin cancer treatments and plastic surgery procedures to an array of vein treatments, no case is beyond our knowledge and expertise !