Additional Information
Schweiger is one of the leading dermatology practices in the country with over 580+ healthcare providers and over 170+ offices in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Missouri, Minnesota, and California. Schweiger provides medical, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology and allergy services with over 2.5 million patient visits annually .
Our mission is to create the Ultimate Patient Experience and a great working environment for our providers, support staff and all team members.
Schweiger has been included in the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies in America list for seven consecutive years. Schweiger has also received Great Place to Work certification. To learn more, click here .
Schweiger's Ultimate Employee Experience :
Multiple office locations, find an opportunity near your home
Positive work environment with the tools to need to do your job and grow
Full time employees (30+ hours per week) are eligible for:
Medical ( Virtual Care included) , HSA/FSA, Dental, Vision on 1st of the month after hire date
401K after 30 days of employment
Company Sponsored Short Term Disability ( Only applicable for non-California employee )
Pre-tax savings available for public transit commuters
Your birthday is an additional personal holiday
Part-time employees (less than 30 hours) are eligible for:
Dental and Vision on 1st of the month after date of hire
401K after 30 days of employment
Employee discounts on Schweiger skin care products & cosmetic services
Job Summary: To perform the duties of the Histotechnician per the Laboratory's Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The Histotechnician will adhere to and support our culture of compliance and safety by following all SOPs with attention to detail, accuracy, and professionalism at all times.
Schedule: Per Diem.
Histotechnician I: Daily essential functions of the Histotechnician are listed below. Details on how each function is to be performed is outlined in the SOP manual. The SOP manual is to be reviewed by all Histotechnicains upon hire, when any updates occur and annually.
Embed skin specimens such as shaves, punches, nails and excisions
Perform microtomy on histology blocks
Stain and coverslip hematoxylin and eosin slides
Perform special stain techniques such as, but not limited to, PAS, AFB and Gram stain
Perform immunohistochemistry stains on the Bond Max and the Ventana Ultra
Cut control slides for IHC and special stains
Assist with slide distribution if needed.
File paraffin blocks and H/E slides in accordance with procedures
Operate and maintain tissue processors
Trouble-shoot lab equipment and ensure proper routine maintenance
Ensure quality control procedures are followed and appropriate documentations are maintained
Monitor inventory and assure proper reagent documentation techniques
Biohazard and hazardous waste disposal in accordance with policy and regulations
Maintain a safe, clean work environment
Observe blood-borne pathogens policy and proper personal protective equipment
Adhere to all company and laboratory specific SOPs and complete quality control (QC) logs as required on a daily, weekly, monthly or annual basis (per individual SOPs)