Histotechnician - Mohs

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

This Histology Technician position specializes in frozen sectioning and staining as a critical component of the Mohs Surgery process, preparing and processing tissue for Mohs Surgery histologic techniques. Our patient's depend upon accuracy and absolute detail when processing for the surgeons.

Our available position will be based in our Woodlands and Willowbrook offices (North Houston) working with two wonderful Mohs Surgeons. Here is a chance to join a wonderful team and help us continue to expand. Super FT benefit package and opportunity to be part of an exceptional work environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE, but are not limited to :

• Receives, accessions and prepares tissues using accepted histological techniques with accuracy;
• Performs proper labeling, fixation, embedding, processing with cryostat, staining, and cover-slipping;
• Sections and stains histological specimens;
• Prepares various stains, solutions, and other compounds used in the staining process;
• Implement CLIA recommendations, including, but not limited to daily QA testing and proficiency testing;
• Follows OSHA, Medical Waste, Infection Control and Hazardous Communication protocols, including necessary documentation;
• Follows Laboratory SOP’s and collaborates with Laboratory Director to maintain and update as necessary;
• Assists other technicians and colleagues within scope of practice;
• Monitors supply inventory and assists in ordering and stocking, properly documents reagents and supply inventories while following laboratory inventory procedures;
• Demonstrates competency operating, troubleshooting and maintaining equipment, working with vendors as necessary;
• Performs routine maintenance on equipment and instruments in accordance with manufacturer specifications and completes maintenance records;
• Assist with training new technicians as necessary;
• Able to multitask effectively and to work with limited supervision;
• Follows all Associations’ policies and procedures

Requirements :

Preferred Successful completion of an accredited Histotechnician or Histotechnologist program with certification obtained (HT or HTL certification from the ASCP.) or HS and 60 college / university semester hours, with a combination of 12 hrs biology and chemistry (must include both) AND one year full-time acceptable experience in a histopathology laboratory within the last 5 years including fixation, embedding, microtomy, processing and staining or Associate degree and successful completion of an accredited Histotechnician program, or Individual who is Trained in frozen sectioning for Mohs Surgery with hands on experience , preferably in a dermatology Mohs clinic and demonstrates speed, accuracy and competence.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT : Position is in a fast-paced medical office environment. Frequent contact with employees and outside agencies. Good eyesight correctable to 20 / 20 and hearing within normal range, manual dexterity and full range motion required. Some bending and stooping require. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time and operate required equipment. May require occasional lifting of 25 pounds or more. Requires manual dexterity to fill out heavy paper work, operate photocopy machine and other office equipment.