Histotech Mohs Tech - Dermatology

Its more than a career its a calling.

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Job Highlights:

This is a PRN/occasional day shift Mohs Tech position. Day shift hours Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. are available for pick up at the Dean Medical Group Stoughton Rd (east) location Dean Madison North High Point (west) location and St. Marys Hospital Janesville and the attached ambulatory clinic. ASCPHT certification is not required but highly preferred.

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Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collects labels processes and preserves tissue specimens according to established laboratory procedures.
• Prepares sections of tissue for immediate examination using frozen section technique to freeze cut mount and stain specimens.
• Operates computerized laboratory equipment to fix dehydrate and infiltrate with wax tissue specimens to be preserved for study by the pathologist.
• With assistance may perform embedding cutting and staining of tissues and pathology specimens received.
• With assistance may perform basic histology special stains using manual or automated methods as appropriate.
• With assistance may maintains equipment in Histology as required.
• Performs general histological duties as well as cytology specimen prep work.
• Analyzes and records data.
• Performs administrative and clerical duties such as answering the phone filing and registering patients.
• Cleans and maintains adequate laboratory supplies and work areas.
• Maintains competencies and continuing education to keep informed of new developments in field.
• Assists in the proficiency testing program in the lab.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience

EXPERIENCE

• No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 025 lbs.
• Frequent sitting standing walking reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near 20 inches or less) and far 20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms malfunctioning machinery etc.
• Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional bending stooping kneeling squatting twisting and gripping.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 2550 lbs.
• Rare climbing.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

• None

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Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (prorated based on FTE).

• Flexible Payment Options:our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned unpaid base pay(fees may apply)before payday.

• Upfront Tuition Coverage:we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

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