Mohs Histology Technician
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Produce high quality slides for Mohs surgeons.
- Mohs frozen section preparation - mapping, labeling, grossing, inking, embedding, sectioning, staining and cover slipping
- Permanent section preparation - grossing, labeling, processing, embedding in paraffin, sectioning, staining, cover slipping
- Proper organizing and storage of slides
- Routine maintenance and cleaning of histology equipment and materials
- Use automated equipment and instruments including microscopes, microtomes and other lab equipment.
- Examine slides under microscope to ensure tissue preparation meets laboratory requirements.
- Work independently and with team members as needed.
- Manage the use of safe chemicals and equipment throughout the Mohs lab.
- Clean and sterilize instruments.
- Assist with surgical prep and surgeries
- Assist with pathology lab entries into pathology module
- Maintenance and documentation as required by CLIA
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s of Science degree in a related field
- Prior experience with Mohs horizontal frozen sections and/or working with biopsy specimens in dermatology is ideal but not required
WORK SCHEDULE
- Full Time Hours, M-F
- Lab in Springfield
- Surgeries take place in Springfield Branson (Lebanon and/or Rolla on demand, out of state on demand)
- Must be able to travel between all offices on a rotation
- Employees receive a travel bonus for offices in Lebanon, Rolla, out of state surgeries when needed