Mohs Histotechnician

Orlando Health•Zephyrhills, FL

About The Position

The Mohs Histotechnician prepares tissue specimens for microscopic examination and analysis by treating, slicing, and mounting tissue on glass slides. Under the supervision of a physician, the position performs histology laboratory duties and supports patient care and clinic operations. The role is PRN and travels between the Land O’ Lakes and Zephyrhills locations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong customer service orientation.
Excellent telephone etiquette.
Strong computer proficiency.
Strong team-player skills.
Minimum of two years of full-time experience in a Mohs clinic within the last five years.
Meet one of the stated qualification pathways: ASCP certification as a histologic technician or eligibility for certification; high school graduate or equivalent plus two years of full-time Mohs clinic experience within the last five years; or an associate degree plus one year of full-time histopathology experience within the last three years under a pathologist's supervision.

Responsibilities

Set up water baths; embed tissues using appropriate molds and orientation; operate a microtome; section tissue according to laboratory protocol; gross tissues and dictate templates; perform special stains; load the coverslipper as needed; and document procedures and changes.
Maintain laboratory equipment and operate laboratory instruments efficiently and knowledgeably.
Recognize instrument problems, make corrections, and document machine error messages.
Check reagents on the H&E stainer before staining.
Dispose of reagents and biohazard waste properly and adhere to FMC OSHA plans.
Perform quality-control duties, including completing daily equipment QC logs, evaluating control slides microscopically, using appropriate tissue controls, checking reagent expiration dates, and maintaining accurate supply inventories.
Take and record vital signs and other required intake information.
Update the electronic health record with allergies, medications, history, and other information.
Prepare examination rooms and patients for examinations and treatment.
Obtain informed consents and ABNs as necessary.
Assist the provider during examinations, procedures, and treatments.
Prepare or perform diagnostic studies and treatments as ordered by the provider.
Administer injections and immunizations and record them in the electronic health record.
Prepare specimens and requisitions for the laboratory courier.
Enter charges for services rendered by the medical assistant.
Clean and sterilize instruments and medical equipment.
Distribute, review, and teach patient education.
Complete end-of-day processes.
Collect red bags as necessary.
Monitor and replace sharps containers when needed, and empty HIPAA containers into the destruction bin.
Stock and sanitize examination rooms.
Maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance consistent with applicable policies and laws.
Comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Demonstrate courtesy and respect toward internal and external customers and coworkers, and follow FMC privacy and security standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.