Histotechnician (Histo Tech) Dermatology MOHS

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Duties And Responsibilities

Required Skills And Knowledge

Other Required Skills And Knowledge

Reports to the Operations Manager, the Histotechnician prepares surgical tissue specimens and slide preparations following established standards and CLIA guidelines for diagnostic microscopic examination for MOHS Surgery. Assist Dermatology providers in all aspects of patient care. Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.

• Handle MOHS specimen according to policy and procedure with proper technique including embedding specimen, cryostat sectioning, H&E Staining and cover slipping.
• Absorb and prepare dermatologic biopsy specimen for processing including labeling and biopsy log documentation.
• Prepare and maintain all necessary reagents, stains, alcohols and laboratory equipment according to existing specification.
• Perform cleaning, maintenance and/or sterilization of equipment. Report malfunction of equipment to appropriate supervisor.
• Keep records for workload recording, preventive maintenance on equipment, proficiency testing and quality control to meet the office’s continuing quality improvement standards including documenting quality activities, proficiency testing, instrument and procedure calibrations and equipment maintenance logs.
• Prepare, file and track old slides following the retention policy of the office.
• Absorb and prepare laboratory procedures and direct questions and inconsistencies to the appropriate contact to assure accurate patient results.
• Understand and prepare surgical instruments, sterile and non-sterile surgical packaging and surgical/clean fields.
• With provider direction, communicate to patients with lab and test results, triage patient phone calls, perform medication refills, schedule patient visits, MOHS surgery and excision/procedures providing clear direction and addressing any patient concern.
• OSHA, CLIA and HIPAA compliance.
• Enhances professional growth and development of self by participating in continuing education and in-service training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum 2 years of clinical laboratory experience and at least 6 months of Anatomic Pathology experience. Completion of Beck Consulting Mohs Workshop within 6 months of start date (a signed work agreement will be required).

Minimum: Must have a valid driver’s license for travel between office sites. High School Diploma/GED.

Ability to operate and maintain microscope, cryostat and H&E stainer. Ability to handle proper specimen collection, labeling, handling preservation, fixation, processing, preparation, transportation & storage. Understanding of electronic medical records and documentation requirements. Ability to understand written protocols, lab reference manuals and memos. Ability to manage a steady volume of work accurately in a busy surgical environment. Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a team-based decision-making culture. Demonstrated ability to work independently resulting in effective outcomes and on-time performance. Must work carefully and precisely with attention to detail. Performs duties willingly and with initiative. Shares necessary information so co-workers can do the same. Cooperates with other departments and work groups.