Mohs Technician - Per Diem

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Beverly, MA

74d•$40 - $54

About The Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. MOHS Technician - Per Diem Job Description: Welcome to Beverly Hospital, part of Beth Israel Lahey Health. Beverly Hospital is a full service, community hospital providing leading-edge, patient-centered care to North Shore and Cape Ann residents. The hospital provides a full-range of state-of-the-art care and services including primary care, cardiovascular care, surgery, orthopedics, emergency care, maternity, pediatrics, as well as many other specialties. Beverly Hospital is nationally recognized for patient safety as it is one of only 42 hospitals in the United States to be awarded an “A” grade from The Leapfrog Group – the nation’s leading nonprofit watchdog on hospital quality and safety. Beverly Hospital promotes the culture and philosophy which enables employees to give and receive the best of care. You can become a part of the team that achieves this success through our CREATE values of Community, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Teamwork and Empathy. Responsible for cutting, staining and preparing tissue samples for the dermatopathologist to review. This position is also responsible for prioritizing testing procedures and completing those procedures in an accurate and timely manner and maintaining proper accurate records of all tests done in accordance with established policies, procedures and regulations. Using automated equipment and instruments including microscopes, cryotomes, microtomes and other lab equipment. Requires knowledge in general biology, anatomy, physiology, and chemistry with an understanding of the related scientific methods. Operates and maintains lab instruments; Use, safe handling and storage of all reagents and stains; Maintains records and documentation required to manage the daily workflow and provide QC/QA monitors; Maintain and updating CLIA records for licensure. Demonstrates interpersonal skills required to successfully perform as a team member in a constantly changing environment; Maintains confidentiality regarding all phases of laboratory work and findings. Seeking an experienced histotechnologist to join Mohs surgical derm onc clinic team. Mohs experience preferred but not required. The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law. As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.

Requirements

Requires knowledge in general biology, anatomy, physiology, and chemistry with an understanding of the related scientific methods.
Required technical experience: prior tissue cutting and preparation.
Certification Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL) through ASCP

Nice To Haves

Mohs experience preferred but not required.
Preferred: one year Mohs histology experience.

Responsibilities

Responsible for cutting, staining and preparing tissue samples for the dermatopathologist to review.
Prioritizing testing procedures and completing those procedures in an accurate and timely manner
Maintaining proper accurate records of all tests done in accordance with established policies, procedures and regulations.
Using automated equipment and instruments including microscopes, cryotomes, microtomes and other lab equipment.
Operates and maintains lab instruments
Use, safe handling and storage of all reagents and stains
Maintains records and documentation required to manage the daily workflow and provide QC/QA monitors
Maintain and updating CLIA records for licensure.
Demonstrates interpersonal skills required to successfully perform as a team member in a constantly changing environment
Maintains confidentiality regarding all phases of laboratory work and findings.