MOHS Technician
About The Position
Riverchase Dermatology, a part of the AQUA Dermatology portfolio, is dedicated to providing comprehensive, personalized dermatologic care in Florida. The practice specializes in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology, offering on-site diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers at its Skin Cancer Surgery Center with fellowship-trained Mohs surgeons. This non-regulated position involves working with an assigned doctor during Mohs procedures, including Mohs histology, tracking specimens for processing and diagnosis, and recording quality assurance and control for the Mohs Lab.
Requirements
- Must have a bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology or have an associate degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution
- Familiarity with common medical terminology
- Excellent oral communication skills; ability to communicate effectively.
- Must work well independently but ask for help when needed, analyze and interpret information, and interact and decipher information telephonically and electronically.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a CLIA-certified laboratory setting
- 1-2 years of experience in skin pathology or as a histo-tech
- Bilingual is not required, but preferred.
Responsibilities
- Is responsible for specimen handling, storage, preservation, and identification; freezing tissue and cutting frozen sections with a microtome; staining and placing tissue on slides; and prepping reagents.
- Is responsible for the disposal of stains and the upkeep of the work area.
- Keeps equipment operational by following operating instructions and troubleshooting breakdowns to ensure optimal performance.
- Updates OSHA and CLIA records.
- Maintains patient identification.
- Documents in EMR as appropriate.
- Troubleshooting with fellow technicians and resolving problems by examining and evaluating data and selecting appropriate corrective steps.
- Conforms to all applicable HIPAA and safety guidelines.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision are available after 30 days of hire
- Short-term disability and life insurance, along with many ancillary options.
- 401(k) available after 90 days of hire
- Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
