Description
Job Summary:
- Perform Mohs lab procedures outlined in procedure manual, working in direct contact with Mohs Surgeon.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
- Completing minimum 10 Mohs cases a day with satisfactory quality.
- Overseeing all patient logs and maintaining CLIA requirements, performs technical histology tasks and
- procedures to include tissue processing, tissue embedding, microtomy, staining, immunohistochemistry,
- accessioning, equipment preventive maintenance, quality control, inventory, supply ordering, data
- gathering/reports, slide and block filing/retrieval and other histology related duties.
- Ability to troubleshoot stainer, cryostat, and other instruments. Knowledge of reagent use, storage and
- safe handling as well as lab standards by OSHA and CLIA.
- Performs daily cleaning of lab and equipment.
Requirements:
Experience: No less than 1 year
Performance Requirements: Ability to Gross, Embed, Cut, Hand Stain H&E, Coverslip. Knowledge of IHC staining
for Melanoma
Knowledge: Cytology, microscopy, Stain Protocol, Anatomy, Setting up Mohs lab, Mohs mapping techniques, CLIA
regulations
Skills: Delegation of responsibility, create workflow, Training, Full understanding of Mohs surgical procedure
Abilities: Punctual, flexible hours, equipment maintenance
Equipment Operated: Cryostat, standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers,
telephones, etc.
* The histotechnologist will be covering grossing. The hours will be the night shift … 10pm-7pm Sunday -Thursday
Education:
High School Diploma required
Advanced degree preferred
Board certified ASCP Histotechnologist certificate preferred
Work Environment:
Medical office, well lit, well ventilated.
Work may be stressful due to continual interaction with others.
Evening Hours
Physical Requirements: Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks normally
associated with an Administrators including walking, bending, standing, reaching, and sitting. Ability to lift
20 lbs.
