Histotechnologist

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.