Histotechnologist

Description:

Job Summary:

• Perform Mohs lab procedures outlined in procedure manual, working in direct contact with Mohs Surgeon.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Completing minimum 10 Mohs cases a day with satisfactory quality.
• Overseeing all patient logs and maintaining CLIA requirements, performs technical histology tasks and
• procedures to include tissue processing, tissue embedding, microtomy, staining, immunohistochemistry,
• accessioning, equipment preventive maintenance, quality control, inventory, supply ordering, data
• gathering/reports, slide and block filing/retrieval and other histology related duties.
• Ability to troubleshoot stainer, cryostat, and other instruments. Knowledge of reagent use, storage and
• safe handling as well as lab standards by OSHA and CLIA.
• Performs daily cleaning of lab and equipment.

Requirements:

Experience: No less than 1 year

Performance Requirements: Ability to Gross, Embed, Cut, Hand Stain H&E, Coverslip. Knowledge of IHC staining

for Melanoma

Knowledge: Cytology, microscopy, Stain Protocol, Anatomy, Setting up Mohs lab, Mohs mapping techniques, CLIA

regulations

Skills: Delegation of responsibility, create workflow, Training, Full understanding of Mohs surgical procedure

Abilities: Punctual, flexible hours, equipment maintenance

Equipment Operated: Cryostat, standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers,

telephones, etc.

* The histotechnologist will be covering grossing. The hours will be the night shift 10pm-7pm Sunday -Thursday

Education:

High School Diploma required

Advanced degree preferred

Board certified ASCP Histotechnologist certificate preferred

Work Environment:

Medical office, well lit, well ventilated.

Work may be stressful due to continual interaction with others.

Evening Hours

Physical Requirements: Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks normally

associated with an Administrators including walking, bending, standing, reaching, and sitting. Ability to lift

20 lbs.

Requirements:

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