Lab Technician

Overview

Are you looking for an incredible opportunity to join a dynamic, fast-growing dermatology services company? Epiphany Dermatology, headquartered in Austin, TX, is on a mission to improve access to dermatology services and provide exceptional patient care in underserved markets across the U.S. We are looking for a service-oriented, motivated individual to join us as a Lab Technician to accomplish this mission.

With ambitions to increase our reach over the next four to five years, our quickly expanding company has grown from a single site in 2015 to nearly 100 dermatological clinics nationwide. Our employees are the key to our success and we’re proud to offer eligible employees great benefits (many at no cost!), perks like free skin care, generous time off plans, opportunities for growth, and the chance to be part of a purpose-driven organization taking patient care to the next level.

We are excited to grow our team with individuals who are as passionate about our patients as we are and invest time and energy in our employees’ development because we believe being a part of the Epiphany team is a career opportunity—not just another job. If you are interested in joining this mission-driven team, please consider applying today!

• Laboratory tasks related to receiving, organizing, and preparing patient tissue samples for macroscopic evaluation by the Grossing Technician, including confirming patient identity, accessioning specimens, and preparing and labeling specimen blocks.
• Gross entry — Assisting with entering information provided by the Grossing Technician into the patient’s electronic medical record.
• Laboratory tasks related to receiving, organizing, and preparing patient tissue samples for microscopic evaluation by the Dermatopathologist, including correctly labeling completed slides and slide packaging and send-out.
• Assisting with laboratory send-outs to include slide and block requests.
• General lab maintenance including slide and block organization and storage, and maintenance of CLIA required records and documentation.
• Assistance with completing and maintaining all compliance-related paperwork, including temperature and humidity information, chemical reagent log sheets, patient information logs, and quality assurance forms.
• Adhering to all safety protocols.
• Provide excellent customer service by greeting patients and inquiries in a competent and courteous manner, in person or on the telephone.
• Accurately and timely completing documentation using Electronic Medical Records and any required paper documentation while ensuring patient confidentiality.
• Ensure that blood/body fluids, biohazard materials, needle containers and potentially infectious waste are disposed of according to infection control guidelines.
• Monitor expiration dates and take action accordingly; recognize usage trends affecting unit supplies and make recommendations for adjustments.
• Participate in staff meetings and work groups by providing constructive input for practice improvements and solutions.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to work with an Electronic Health Record and other related E-Systems.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Prior anatomic pathology laboratory experience preferred, but not required.
• Detail-oriented and able to handle multiple tasks, following through to completion.
• Identifies self-learning needs related to the job description and seeks out appropriate resources to meet learning needs.
• Maintains regular, reliable on-site attendance as scheduled by your supervisor.
• Maintains positive relationships with patients/families, peers, vendors and other team members.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Prior anatomic pathology laboratory experience preferred but not required.
• Associate degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution or an equivalent combination of training and education is preferred, e.g., 60 semester credit hours including:
  • 6 semester credit hours of chemistry
  • 6 semester credit hours of biology
  • 12 semester credit hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination

Medical office, procedure/exam room and laboratory environment may include exposure to communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, biohazards or toxic substances. Daily activities may include standing, walking, sitting, bending and lifting items up to 30 lbs.

We offer generous benefits including medical, life insurance, short-term disability coverage, mental health services, and more at no cost for eligible employees. In addition, we have vision, dental, and supplemental insurance options. We also offer 401(k) with company matching, HSA and FSA, tuition assistance, certification reimbursement, and more.