Mohs Histotechnician (Full Time) - Float

Schweiger Dermatology Group's Ultimate Employee Experience:  

• Multiple office locations, find an opportunity near your home   
• Positive work environment with the tools to need to do your job and grow
• Full time employees (30  hours per week) are eligible for:
  • Medical (TeleHeath included), HSA/FSA, Dental, Vision by 1st of the month after hire date
  • Company HSA contribution    
  • Eligible for 401K 
  • Your birthday is an additional personal holiday   
  • Company Sponsored Short Term Disability
  • Pre-tax savings available for public transit commuters   
• Part-time employees (less than 30 hours)
  • Eligible for Dental, Vision, and 401K on 1st of the month after date of hire
• Employee discounts on Schweiger Dermatology Group skin care products & cosmetic services 

Job Summary: Full-Time Float Mohs Histotechnician. They are responsible for preparing tissue specimens for pathological examination; helping maintain laboratory equipment; training in the use of new laboratory equipment; performing routine histology procedures; preparing solutions required for any histological examination; plus, all related job duties as assigned. Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. 

Associate degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution or 60 semester hours with a combination of 12 semester hours in biology and chemistry (must include both) from a regionally accredited college or university. Qualified to work in a highly complexity laboratory as mandated in the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act of 1988 (CLIA ’88).

Location: Plymouth, MN; Glen Carbon, IL; Chesterfield, MO; Mt Vernon, IL

Schedule: Full time, 30 hours. Monday through Friday within the operating hours of 7:00 AM- 4:00 PM rotating Saturdays. Open Flexibility to help cover in a team environment is needed.  

Summary of Essential Histology/Dermatology Job Functions: 

• Specimen handling, storage, preservation, and identification
• Freezing tissue and cutting frozen sections with a microtome
• Staining and placing tissue on slides
• Labeling and storage of slides
• Preparation and mixing solutions used in MOHS lab
• Use and handling of all materials and reagents
• Disposal of stains and cleaning of glass containers and Petri dishes
• Maintenance and review of all equipment and materials in the lab
• Maintaining and updating OSHA and CLIA records
• Recording daily temperatures of cryostat
• Participating in relative studies by maintaining proper records
• Ensuring a safe environment in the lab according to OSHA standards (i.e. changing fume hood filters, safety glasses, gloves, etc.)
• Maintaining quality control logs for slide review
• Maintaining log for patient identification system
• Performs related work as required
• Ensures service excellence by becoming thoroughly familiar with the Seven Principles of behavior and putting them into practice in carrying out job responsibilities
• Conforms to all applicable HIPAA, billing compliance and safety guidelines.

Qualifications:

• Active and valid Histotechnician License may be required based on state guidelines.
• Bachelor's Degree
• Applicable State Department of Professions Registration Certificate
• Interpersonal/human relations skills
• Ability to operate personal computer
• Ability to approach problems/decisions analytically
• Ability to maintain records
• Ability/willingness to adhere to the established departmental service standards