Healthpartners-posted 8 months ago
Saint Louis Park, MN
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Park Nicollet is looking to hire a Mohs Technician to join our team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day. Position Summary: A Mohs Technician specializes in processing and preparing tissue samples for Mohs micrographic surgery, a technique used to treat skin cancer. Their primary responsibilities include freezing and cutting tissue specimens, staining slides for microscopic examination, and to ensure accurate identification of tissue margins. Mohs Technicians play a vital role in supporting surgeons by providing precise and timely histological results that guide cancer removal. Strong attention to detail, technical proficiency, and organizational skills are essential for success in this role. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday.

  • Freezing and cutting tissue specimens.
  • Staining slides for microscopic examination.
  • Ensuring accurate identification of tissue margins.
  • Providing precise and timely histological results to support surgeons.
  • Eligible to sit for the Histotechnician exam through American Society for Clinical Pathology.
  • Bachelor's degree through the successful completion of a NAACLS-accredited Histotechnician program, and passage of the ASCP HT certification exam.
  • Certified Histotechnician (HT) certification through the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).
  • Exceptional attention to detail to ensure surgical margins are fully represented.
  • Ability to identify and resolve technical issues related to tissue processing, sectioning, and staining.
  • Knowledge of relevant healthcare regulations, quality control standards, and safety protocols in laboratory environments.
  • A bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry or allied health profession with at least 30 semester hours in biology and chemistry.
  • Passage of the ASCP HTL certification exam.
  • 2 years of experience working as a Mohs technician.
  • In-depth understanding of the Mohs micrographic surgical process.
  • Experience with immunohistochemistry (IHC) and other advanced staining techniques.
  • Strong foundation in histology, with proven experience in histological techniques, including tissue fixation, embedding, sectioning, and staining.
  • Expertise in the use of cryostats for frozen sectioning.
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Retirement program
  • Time away from work
  • Insurance options
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee assistance program
  • Onsite clinic
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