Mohs Technician

SECTION 1: Job Summary (Summary of the basic functions of the position) Provides assistance in the Mohs / Pathology Laboratory. Section 2 Mohs Lab Duties and Responsibilities (Responsibilities necessary to accomplish job functions) Prepares Mohs / Excision templates for pt. chartsAssigns a Mohs number / DAF number for each site to be processed in the Mohs Lab with frozen sectionsPrepares individual patient maps for all first Stage tissue to be processed in the Mohs LabLoad slides on stainerCoverslip slidesAssist with making stage slides during heavy workflowAssist with copying patient information for stage mapsType / print / apply labels for Mohs slidesLog stage / slide count information into Mohs log bookMaintain daily stain (H&E and T-Blue) control documentationMaintain copies of blank Mohs maps for future useMaintain pre-numbered slides for Mohs / DAF / additional stagesFile slides weeklyPrepares embedding slides for next surgery dateInstrument sterilization (as needed)Adheres to all safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities while supporting a culture of high quality and great customer service.Performs other duties that may be necessary or in the best interest of the organization. Pathology Lab Duties and Responsibilities(Responsibilities necessary to accomplish job functions) Enter pathology resultsSort reportsEnter patient demographics and insurance for outside specimensCreate NGP for outside specimens (if applicable)Verify patient insurance prior to sending outSend out slides and reportsRequest slides and reports from outside institutions/laboratoriesCharge immunofluorescence specimensFax reports and paperwork for pathologists (as applicable)File requisitions and prepare for scanningAnswer telephonesFile slidesEnter QA slides in IntellipathRemoves cassettes from embedding center and moldsRemove excess paraffin from cassettesLoad and unload H&E stainer/coverslipperDeliver slides with corresponding pathology requisitions to pathologistCollect and line up specimensAccession specimens in IntellipathLabel specimen containers and requisitionsAdheres to all safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities while supporting a culture of high quality and great customer service.Performs other duties that may be necessary or in the best interest of the organization.Maintain quality control logs.Wash and chemically clean laboratory dishesRotate solutions on H&E stainer