Traveling Mohs Technician (Hillsborough/Pinellas)

Job Description Job Title: Traveling Mohs Technician Position Type: Full Time Travel: Required - The Traveling Mohs Technician will primarily provide coverage in our Brandon, Seminole, Largo, Palm Harbor, and New Port Richey locations while serving as an additional coverage resource for our Sarasota, Punta Gorda, and Brooksville offices when needed. This position requires flexibility to travel between locations to support vacation coverage, scheduled absences, and other business needs, helping ensure continuity of exceptional patient care across the practice. Job Description: To maintain efficient Mohs lab(s) within Suncoast. Maintain compliance with all federal and state regulatory entities and guidelines governing the operation of histopathology labs within a physician practice environment. Experienced Mohs Tech needed - Must be able to do 10-15 cases per day and travel. Role and Responsibilities Clinical and Administrative Maintain par levels for all supplies required for the processing of tissueEnsures that all required maintenance of capital equipment used in the laboratory is performed according to industry and regulatory standards Submits reports to the Lab Director in a timely mannerMaintains valid drivers license for driving the Mohs vanOther duties and special projects as assigned by the Lab DirectorOperates laboratory computer system to accession specimens and correctly affixes labels to specimen containers and requisitions.Prepares cassettes and slides for the corresponding patient specimensPrepares sections of human tissue for immediate microscopic examination and patient diagnosis, using frozen section technique to gross, ink, freeze, cut, mount and stain tissue specimen received from surgeryOperates computerized laboratory equipment to fix, dehydrate, and infiltrate with wax, tissue specimens to be preserved for study by a PathologistPrepares slides using routine hematoxylin and eosin stain to enhance visibility under microscopeExamines slides under microscope to ensure tissue preparation meets established laboratory requirementsProcesses recuts and additional stains as requested by a Surgeon and/or PathologistPrepares frozen tissue for permanent fixation and processing that will be embedded, sectioned, stained and labeled so the slide can be read by an offsite pathologistPerforms daily Quality Control and Quality Assurance tests as required and maintains all necessary documentation and logs Troubleshoots any problems as necessaryShould maintain laboratory equipment and track all routine maintenance performed Files slides, reports and laboratory results and retrieves blocks, slides, and requisitions in accordance with State and Federal guidelines Monitors inventory, requisitions supplies prior to depletion, stocks and maintains laboratory supplies Operates, cleans, and sterilizes laboratory equipment, glassware, and instruments. Maintains a clean workstationAssists Laboratory Manager in preparation for regulatory agency inspectionsOperates frozen van in a safe and courteous manner while providing safe and secure transportation of specimens, supplies, equipment and pathology reportsObeys traffic lawsMaintains frozen van in top working condition as follows:The histologist will check the oil level on the generator before heading out to perform frozen sectionThe histologist will check and restock supplies as needed before heading out to perform frozen sectionClean and wipe down all countertops with a CaviWipes disinfecting towelettes after each day of frozen sectionsRemove and clean stainer containers bi weekly in a 10% bleach solutionDefrost and clean and oil the cryostat on a monthly basisSweep out the frozen truck dailyReplace counter liners when needed Professional Demonstrates initiative and responsibilityAble to perform repetitive tasks without loss of focusAdheres to ethical principlesTime ManagementAdapts to changeAttends all team meetings and mandatory in-service training/education Communication Recognizes and respects cultural diversityAdapts communication to individual’s ability to understandUses professional, pleasant telephone etiquetteUses medical terminology appropriatelyTreats all patients and co-workers with compassion, empathy, and mutual respectProjects a professional manner and imageConsistent attendance and punctualityAdherence to time clock procedures Legal Maintains confidentiality and documents accuratelyUses appropriate guidelines for releasing patient informationPractices within the scope of education, training, and personal capabilitiesConducts self in accordance with Suncoast’s Employee Handbook.Maintains awareness of federal and state health care legislation and regulations; OSHA, HIPAA, and CLIA Core Competencies EfficiencyAttention to detailsOrganizedPunctualTakes initiative, proactiveTeam PlayerHonesty/IntegrityFlexibleCalm under pressure“A Doer”, persistenceProblem solver, Strategic thinking, CreativityAnalytical skillsClear and concise communication/Listening skillsQuick Learner, IntelligenceFollow through on commitmentsEnthusiastic, Friendly, Positive attitudeOpenness to advice and constructive criticismStrong work ethic Physical Demands Prolonged standing/walkingOccasional travelMultitaskingRepetitive head, neck, hands wrists and arm motion/rotationExtensive reading, writing, typing requiredLifting to 40lbsFrequent use of office administrative, computer and medical equipmentExposure to lab chemicals Benefits: 401(k) matchingDental insuranceEmployee discountHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offVision insurance Work setting: In-person Qualifications and Education Requirements: High school diploma, AS degree or higher preferred. Knowledgeable in computer programs, EMR systems, customer service, excellent verbal communication skills. Mohs tech/Histotech experience preferred