What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mohs Technician - Dermatology - Full-Time position at Erlanger Health System?
Job Summary : A Mohs Technician prepares human body tissue for examination by other laboratory / medical professionals. The person in this position performs tissue embedding, cryotomy, and all related histology tasks. The technician will also perform special stains and immunohistochemical staining as directed.
This position is involved in a team-based approach to care. Team members are trained to meet the highest level of function for their role as per the State of Tennessee / Georgia guidelines. They are trained and assigned (as per their role and responsibilities) to coordinate care for patients and to support patients / families / caregivers in self-management, self-efficacy, and behavior change. They participate in the practice’s quality improvement process and performance evaluation.
Education :
Required : High school diploma or equivalent. Certification as HTL (ASCP) or two (2) years prior experience.
Preferred : BS / BA in medical technology or related field.
Experience :
Required : Minimum of one-year experience working in a histology lab, performing microtome and / or embedding is required.
Preferred : N / A
Position Requirement(s) : License / Certification / Registration
Required : Must obtain Histology (Mohs) Technician certification within one (1) year of hire date.
Preferred : N / A
Department Position Summary :
A Mohs technician in Dermatology prepares tissue samples from patients for histologic analysis. Tissue preparation consists of embedding tissue, performing cryotomy, slide preparation, mixing chemicals, observing results, and storing the tissue for later processing, if necessary. The technician will perform accessioning of specimens and related paperwork associated with specimen preparation for processing. They may also need to pre-screen samples and will maintain specimens in an orderly and organized fashion. The technician will maintain instrumentation, including calibration and maintenance. They will identify and document technical issues, maintain quality assurance logs per CLIA specifications, and work with physicians to optimize team performance. Additional tasks may be assigned as needed, including assisting in instrumentation selection, scheduling, and CQI activities. Clinical responsibilities may include assisting with non-surgical patient care, rooming patients, and making biopsy result patient calls.
- Prepare tissue samples by fixing, staining, dying, trimming, and other methods.
- Identify and document technical issues, quality assurance, and procedural improvements.
- Use, maintain, and calibrate laboratory equipment, and keep a clean, disinfected workspace.
- Receive, log, and document patient specimens and accompanying forms.
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