What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mohs Tech - Denton, Tx position at PREFERRED DERMATOLOGY PARTNERS?
Our office is looking for an experienced Mohs Tech.
The Mohs Technician is instrumental in providing a variety of support functions that are critical in the lab such as processing, embedding, cutting and staining tissue specimens so a quality microscopic slide can be produced for diagnosis by the Mohs surgeon.
Additional duties may include independently researching ways to modify or develop techniques, managing the doctor’s clinics flow, assisting with dermatology procedures, counseling patients, and patient care follow-up.
Essential Job Functions: • Properly map and process specimens, freezing and sectioning specimens per CLIA regulations. • Implement appropriate procedures for staining, tissue processing, embedding, and other assignments. • Efficiently organize, file, log, and able to locate all slides/blocks; dispose of outdated slides/blocks as necessary per CAP/CLIA regulations. • Adjusts personal availability according to volume changes and activity surges. Must have the ability to travel to mutually agreed upon locations to support patient needs. • Ability to function independently and to interact well with doctor, patients and other team members • Operates laboratory equipment according to equipment guidelines. Checks care areas for malfunctioning equipment and general maintenance problems on a regular basis. Reports findings to the appropriate person or arranges for repairs, as required. • Ensures that blood/body fluids, biohazard materials, needle containers and potentially infectious waste are appropriately disposed of and removed from the laboratory areas, according to infection control guidelines. • Provide general laboratory maintenance such as equipment maintenance as required, making reagents, daily cleaning, and filling fixative bottles. • Orders, stocks, and maintains lab, special order items and supply storage areas using par levels of supplies, forms and equipment. Monitors expiration dates and takes action accordingly. Recognizes usage trends affecting unit supplies and makes recommendations for adjustments. • Participates in staff meetings and workgroups by providing constructive input for practice improvements and solutions. • Other duties as assigned. Responsibilities for Maintaining Role: • Identifies self-learning needs related to job description and seeks out appropriate resources to meet learning needs. • Maintains regular, reliable and on-site attendance as scheduled by your supervisor. • Maintains positive relationships with patients/families, peers, vendors and other team members. • Maintains open communication with supervisor and team.
Receives and applies constructive input for performance improvement and individual growth.
Qualifications/Experience:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- One (1) year of prior experience as a Mohs Technician highly desired.
Preferred Education (not required):
- Have earned an associate degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution, or
- Have education and training equivalent to an associate’s degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology that includes:
- At least 60 semester credit hours from an accredited institution that, at a minimum, include the following:
- 6 semester credit hours of chemistry
- 6 semester credit hours of biology
- 12 semester credit hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory in any combination
Work Environment and Physical Requirements: Medical office, procedure/exam room and laboratory environment may include exposure to communicable diseases, bloodborne pathogens, biohazards or toxic substances. Daily activities may include standing, walking, sitting, bending and lifting items up to 30 lbs
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