Job Description
Position Summary:
The Mohs Histotechnician plays a vital role in supporting the Mohs surgeon by ensuring accurate and efficient preparation of tissue specimens. This includes assisting with specimen grossing, tissue processing, embedding, cutting, staining, and maintaining a clean and well-functioning laboratory environment.
Essential Functions:
To perform effectively in this role, the candidate must fulfill the following duties with or without reasonable accommodations:
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of histology, laboratory procedures, and quality control standards.
Embed, cut, stain, and mount tissue specimens efficiently and in adherence to established policies, procedures, and laboratory standards.
Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills to interact effectively with superiors, peers, physicians, and patients.
Maintain strong organizational abilities and proficiency in relevant computer applications.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
24 semester hours in medical laboratory technology courses, OR
24 semester hours in science courses, with at least 6 hours in chemistry, 6 hours in biology, and 12 hours in a combination of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology.
Associate degree in chemical or biological sciences or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution.
Completion of 60 semester hours (or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
Minimum of 1 year of experience working with Mohs procedures.
Certification as a Histotechnologist (HTL, ASCP) or Histotechnician (HT, ASCP).
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and laboratory equipment operation.
Mohs Surgery Experience
This role requires a proactive, dependable, and detail-oriented individual with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic healthcare environment. The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong commitment to patient care and operational excellence.
Physical and Mental Demands:
The physical and mental demands described below are representative of those required to perform this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities:
Physical Requirements:
Occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods.
Use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms.
Occasionally required to climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, or crawl.
Occasionally lift, push, pull, or move up to 20 pounds.
Vision Requirements:
Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Note:
This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the role. Additional responsibilities may be assigned, or duties modified by the department supervisor based on operational needs.
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