Mohs Histotechnician

Job Title: Mohs Histotechnician

The Skin Cancer Surgery Center (Anne Arundel Dermatology) is searching for a self-motivated Mohs Histotechnician to join our growing practice.

Responsibilities

• Prepare frozen sections of tissue for microscopic examination using Cryostat.
• Cares for, maintains, and troubleshoots all laboratory equipment, instruments, and accessories.
• Cleans, stocks, and inventories the laboratory area.
• Demonstrate knowledge of CLIA and OSHA standards.
• Perform other specific duties that are assigned by the lab manager as required.
• Other duties assigned as deemed necessary by management.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 1 years' experience with frozen sections, grossing, embedding, and cutting tissue for Mohs cases
• Detail-oriented person
• An excellent communicator, both verbally, and written
• Presents themselves in a professional manner
• Quick learner
• Team player
• Dependable with excellent attendance
• Able to adapt to a high paced workflow based on demand
• Works quickly, without compromising quality or safety
• Pleasant and optimistic personality
• Proficient at multitasking
• Adapt to cutting different tissue sizes
• Triage and prioritize multiple specimens coming into the lab at one time.
• Independently cut and process 12 -14 Mohs cases with a 20 minute turnaround time from the time tissue is received to when the provider is reviewing under the microscope.

Licensure/Certifications/Education

Education: Preferred but not required with commensurate experience; HT (ASCP) or have earned an associate degree in a laboratory science, or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution or have at least 60 semester hours in science from an accredited institution.