QualDerm Partners

Optimizes dermatology practices' operations and finances

Histotechnician

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Part-timeNashville, TN, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Laboratory experience is preferred; the posting states at least 1–2 years and also a minimum of two years as preferred.
Knowledge of laboratory design and operation is required.
Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.
Must be detail-oriented and able to demonstrate independent judgment and initiative appropriately.
Must tolerate standing and walking for eight hours per day.
Must be proficient with a computer keyboard at a minimum of 40 words per minute and able to work effectively with Microsoft Office products.
Must be able to document patient records using proper grammar, spelling, and syntax.
Must have full range of body motion and be able to push, pull, reach, bend, stand, stoop, stretch, lift, and carry up to 20 pounds.
Must have the hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity needed to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and medical equipment.
Must have a normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate reports, including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and the ability to focus.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

Assist with receipt of specimens and accessioning paraffin cases as needed.
Assist with printing cassettes, slides, and slide labels as needed.
Assist with filing slides and pulling slides pertaining to prior cases as needed.
Perform quality assurance checks.
Verify that slides and blocks match for each case.
Compile cases and ensure slides are placed with corresponding patient requisition information.
Ensure stat cases are seen by the pathologist with urgency as soon as available.
Examine and prepare histologic slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and patient diagnosis.
File blocks and slides appropriately.
Log cases in the biopsy book.
Understand slide stainers and staining cycles, and load and unload slide stainers.
Operate computerized laboratory equipment to fix, dehydrate, and infiltrate tissue specimens with wax for preservation and study by the pathologist.
Prepare specimen slides using specified stains to enhance visibility under a microscope.
Examine slides under a microscope to ensure tissue preparation meets laboratory requirements.
Submit outside materials needed for review.
Perform histochemistry special-stain and immunohistochemistry studies as needed.
Manage unexpected laboratory situations, including instrument problems or detecting health problems that may cause unusual test results.
Operate and maintain instruments used for tissue processing, paraffin embedding, and sectioning of specimens.
Perform recuts and additional stains, including special and immunohistochemistry stains, as requested by the pathologist.
Maintain quality-control and quality-assurance records.
Maintain documentation as required by Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments guidelines.
Monitor laboratory supply and equipment inventory, order supplies, and maintain a log of ordered supplies.
Perform other duties related to the described work.

Part Time - Histotechnician - Nashville, TN

Qualderm Partners · Nashville, United States · Part-time · Posted 2026-03-03

Workplace: on_site

Department: Histotechnicians

Description

Regular Part-Time: 20-29 hours/week

With 150+ locations in 17 states, QualDerm Partners is the largest multi-state female-founded and owned dermatology network in the U.S. At QualDerm, we are united in our purpose: to educate, protect, and care for your skin. We are committed to bringing you the very best in comprehensive skin care so that you can achieve a confident, healthier, and more beautiful you!

Our mission is to educate communities and healthcare professionals about the importance of skin health; including skin cancer prevention, risk factors and how to achieve healthy skin through annual skin exams and dermatologic care.

We strive to provide the latest proven, proactive and comprehensive dermatologic care to populations in the expanding geographies we serve by making high-quality skin care timelier and more accessible all while creating a rewarding work environment for our providers and employees.

QualDerm is extremely proud to be a place where people want to come to work. As a fast growing medical and cosmetic dermatology provider, our team members all work together to ensure extraordinary care of our patients.

As we say, “you’re either taking care of our patient or taking care of those caring for our patient.”

PURPOSE:

This position delivers exceptional patient service by performing duties entailing preparation of tissue specimens for routine and special procedures to be used in the assistance of confirming a diagnosis provided by the pathologist.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

May assist with receipt of specimens and accessioning paraffin cases
May assist with printing cassettes, slides and slide labels.
May assist with filing slides and pulling slides pertaining to prior cases.
Perform quality assurance checks
Verify slide and block match for each case
Compiles cases and ensures slides are placed with corresponding patient requisition information.
Ensures stat cases are seen by pathologist with urgency, as soon as available.
Examines and prepares histologic slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and patient diagnosis.
File blocks and slides appropriately.
Log cases in the biopsy book.
Understands slide stainer, staining cycles and able to load/unload slide stainer.
Operates computerized laboratory equipment to fix, dehydrate, and infiltrate with wax, tissue specimens to be preserved for study by Pathologist.
Prepares slides of specimens, using specified stain, to enhance visibility under microscope.
Examines slides under microscope to ensure tissue preparation meets laboratory requirements.
Submit any outside materials that are needed for review.
May performs histochemistry (special stains) and immunohistochemistry (antibody dedection) studies.
Manages unexpected lab situations, such as problems with instruments or detecting health problems that may cause unusual test results.
Operates and maintains instruments used for tissue processing, paraffin embedding and sectioning of specimens.
Performs recuts and additional stains including special and IHC stains, as requested by the Pathologist.
Maintain QC/QA records.
Maintain documentation as required by CLIA guidelines.
Monitor inventory levels of supplies and equipment on a regular basis; order supplies for laboratory. Maintain log of supplies as they are ordered.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Requirements

HS Diploma or equivalent
At least 1 – 2 years’ experience in a lab preferred.
Knowledge of lab design and operation
Minimum of two years of experience in a lab setting preferred
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Detail oriented
Able to demonstrate independent judgment and initiative appropriately
Must be able to tolerate standing and walking for 8 hours per day.
Proficiency in the operation of a computer keyboard (40 WPM minimum) and ability to work effectively with Microsoft Office Products.
Ability to document patient records using proper grammar, spelling, and syntax.
Must have full range of body motion with the ability to push, pull, reach, bend, stand, stoop, stretch, lift, and carry up to 20 pounds.
Have the hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity needed to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and medical equipment.
Have a normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports; specific vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.
Qualderm Partners is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the Untied States in a full-time basis.

Benefits

Benefits of joining Qualderm Partners:

Competitive Pay – Attractive compensation to reward your hard work
Comprehensive Health Coverage – Includes Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to keep you covered
Generous 401(k) Plan – Company matches 100% of the first 3%, plus 50% of the next 2%, with immediate vesting
Paid Time Off (PTO) – Accrue PTO from day one, plus enjoy 6 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays each year
Company-Paid Life Insurance – Peace of mind with basic life coverage, with the option for additional plans
Disability Protection – Short-term and long-term disability coverage to protect you in unexpected circumstances
Additional Wellness Plans – Accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection plans for extra security
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Access confidential support for personal or work-related challenges
Exclusive Employee Discounts – Save on products and services with special discounts just for you
Referral Bonus Program – Earn bonuses by referring qualified candidates to join the team

QualDerm Partners is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States in a full-time basis.

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About the Company

QualDerm Partners

Optimizes dermatology practices' operations and finances

QualDerm Partners coordinates a nationwide network of dermatology practices to improve patient care and business performance by providing practice-management support for 158 practices across 17 states. It works by partnering with independent physicians to preserve clinical autonomy while applying data-driven processes and offering access to preferred vendor rates for medical supplies, malpractice insurance, employee benefits, and IT. It differentiates itself by treating quality and profitability as compatible goals, leveraging a large provider network for better pricing, and integrating operations, compliance, IT, and purchasing under one partner. Its goal is to help dermatology practices navigate industry challenges, improve efficiency and financial performance, and deliver a high-quality patient experience, with plans to expand nationally.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Brentwood, CA
Founded: 2014

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