MOHs Histotechnician - Salem, NH and North Andover, MA

MOHs Histotechnician - Salem, NH and North Andover, MA

Salem, NH and North Andover, MA

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.

Pay and Hours:

Pay range is $40 -$45 hourly, Hours are Monday - Thursday, 10 Hours Daily.

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.

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.