Jr. Histotechnician

Description

Job Summary:

Perform Mohs lab procedures outlined in procedure manual, working in direct contact with Mohs Surgeon.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

? Completing minimum 10 Mohs cases a day with satisfactory quality.

? Overseeing all patient logs and maintaining CLIA requirements, performs technical histology tasks and

procedures to include tissue processing, tissue embedding, microtomy, staining, immunohistochemistry,

accessioning, equipment preventive maintenance, quality control, inventory, supply ordering, data

gathering/reports, slide and block filing/retrieval and other histology related duties.

? Ability to troubleshoot stainer, cryostat, and other instruments. Knowledge of reagent use, storage and

safe handling as well as lab standards by OSHA and CLIA.

? Performs daily cleaning of lab and equipment.

Requirements:

Experience: No less than 1 year

Performance Requirements: Ability to Gross, Embed, Cut, Hand Stain H&E, Coverslip. Knowledge of IHC staining

for Melanoma

Knowledge: Cytology, microscopy, Stain Protocol, Anatomy, Setting up Mohs lab, Mohs mapping techniques, CLIA

regulations

Skills: Delegation of responsibility, create workflow, Training, Full understanding of Mohs surgical procedure

Abilities: Punctual, flexible hours, equipment maintenance

Equipment Operated: Cryostat, standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers,

telephones, etc.

Education:

? High School Diploma required

? Advanced degree preferred

? Board certified ASCP Histotechnologist certificate preferred

Work Environment:

? Medical office, well lit, well ventilated.

? Work may be stressful due to continual interaction with others.

? Evening Hours

Physical Requirements: Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks normally

associated with an Administrators including walking, bending, standing, reaching, and sitting. Ability to lift

20 lbs.