Mohs Technician

About the role

Tareen Dermatology is expanding into Fargo, North Dakota and seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Mohs Technician to support our Mohs micrographic surgery program. This opportunity offers the chance to be part of a new clinic launch, work closely with Mohs surgeons and the pathology team, and contribute to providing exceptional skin cancer care to patients throughout the region.

Responsibilities

• Accurately prepare histologic slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by a Pathologist or Mohs Surgeon.
• Identify, prepare, cut, stain, and preserve specimen integrity for reliable diagnosis.
• Utilize high-level technical skills for testing methods and troubleshooting.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and inventory.
• Prepare special stains, including immunohistochemistry.
• Perform dermatology tissue dissection according to grossing procedures.
• Perform tissue manipulation and orientation mapping on Mohs specimens with high accuracy.
• Ensure competency in all pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytical phases of histology and Mohs surgery.
• Perform grossing/dissection of skin and Mohs specimens using knowledge of tissue type and structure.
• Use equipment and instruments, including microscopes, H&E Linear Stainer, cryostats, and other lab equipment.
• Receive and accession specimens by labeling Mohs map and Mohs log.
• Prepare Mohs sections for immediate examination according to procedure.
• Perform solution preparation with accuracy and proper labeling.
• Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Monitor quality control and proper maintenance of logs, equipment, and instruments.
• Comply with HIPAA Regulations and OSHA rules, safety standards, and regulations.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree.
• CLIA requires a minimum of 60 semester hours, with 24 hours in science (including at least 6 hours of chemistry, 6 hours of biology, and 12 additional hours in biology, chemistry, or medical laboratory technology).
• Previous medical dermatology, laboratory, and Mohs experience preferred.

Skills

• Ability to read and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Fine manual dexterity.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and handle accountability.
• Ability to produce accurate results under time constraints.
• Ability to accommodate schedule adjustments.
• Adherence to compliance rules and regulations against fraud and abuse.
• Follow Tareen Dermatology policies and procedures.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, daytime hours. No evenings, weekends, or holidays. Will require travel to Grand Forks, ND.

Work Environment

This role operates in clinic and lab settings.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and smell.
• Must be able to sit for 90% of the workday.
• Must be able to lift or move up to 10 pounds.
• Requires close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

About Tareen Dermatology

The mission of Tareen Dermatology is to provide compassionate, state-of-the-art dermatologic care with an emphasis on early diagnosis, patient education, and comprehensive skincare. Our vision is to exceed patient expectations by delivering individualized, expert, and ethical care. We aim to be a leader in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology while giving back through community service.