Histology Technician I, MOHS

About the Role

The Mohs Histology Technologist I assists Dermatology Mohs Surgeons and Histology Lab Supervisor with performing histological preparation and procedures of skin tissue to aid cell pathology. This position will receive, verify, embed, and match tissue specimens with patient logs.

Key Responsibilities

Laboratory Procedures: Specimen Handling & Processing and Slide Preparation & Staining (85%)

• Performs histological procedures of skin tissue.
• Receives, verifies, embeds, and matches tissue specimens with patient logs.
• Freezes surgical skin specimens with proper orientation.
• Operates a cryostat to freeze and cut thin tissue sections.
• Performs special rapid staining techniques.
• Mounts and labels finished tissue sections onto glass slides for microscopic review.
• Coordinates and assists in performing immunohistochemistry.
• Performs other histological preparations as directed by Mohs surgeons.

Equipment Maintenance & Lab Safety (10%)

• Maintains quality control.
• Troubleshoots laboratory equipment.
• Follows OSHA, CLIA, and HIPAA guidelines.
• Coordinates equipment preventative maintenance and related service calls and orders laboratory supplies.
• Performs preventative maintenance, ensures cleanliness and appropriate daily care of laboratory equipment.

Quality Control and Administration (5%)

• Assists with safety and compliance of the laboratory in preparation for inspections by CLIA.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Working Environment

• Work directly with Mohs surgeon under tight time constraints to ensure accurate tissue mapping.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced Mohs Histology Lab in close proximity to other histology technicians.
• Fast and precise cutting and preparation of the skin tissue for the Mohs surgeon.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Cryostat
• OSHA
• CLIA
• HIPAA
• Immunohistochemistry

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's in Science degree in Histologic Technology.
• Certified Histology Technician by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) Board of Certification (BOC).
• Strong eye for detail, steady hands, and the ability to work fast under pressure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two to four years experience in Mohs histology laboratory using Cryostats, embedding, and marking tissue samples (preferably skin) or one year of frozen sectioning experience.

Work Authorization Requirement

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.