Mohs Technician

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare frozen section slides for Mohs Micrographic Surgery according to the policies, procedures and guidelines specified in the laboratory manual.
• Maintain the Mohs laboratory: Monitor supplies and reorder, when necessary.
• Clean and maintain cryostat.
• Clean and maintain all lab areas.
• Maintain all microtome knives, sending them out for sharpening and reconditioning when necessary.
• Update and maintain all current laboratory manuals as per C.L.I.A. and other governing agencies.
• Follow OSHA and C.L.I.A. Regulations.
• Record and maintain all patient information and slide storage as per directions in the Mohs Laboratory Manual.
• Adhere to laboratory safety protocols and infection control procedures.
• Maintain accurate logs and documentation according to regulatory guidelines.
• Reports to work as scheduled, carries out instructions and fulfills job responsibilities.
• Promotes an environment in which the laboratory staff can work together cooperatively toward objectives.
• Observes confidentiality, both with patient information and with coworkers.
• Handles Medical Assistant duties on non-Mohs days: Rooming, charting, patient calls, scheduling appointments, complete biopsy procedures.

Qualifications

• Must have an associate’s degree or Higher.
• Must have a current Mohs Certification.
• Previous experience in a dermatopathology or clinical histology lab setting preferred.
• Proficient in tissue processing, microtomy, staining, and laboratory procedures.
• Color discrimination required to verify diagnostic quality of staining processes in order that essential features of the tissue sections can be properly defined.
• Finger dexterity required to manipulate the micro-thin tissue sections and to mount onto microscope slides.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Working Conditions

• Laboratory environment; exposure to biohazards and chemical agents.
• Standing, bending, and lifting required during specimen processing.
• May involve use of sharp instruments and exposure to formalin.
• Full-time, Monday-Friday position.