Traveling Mohs Technician

Job Title: Traveling Mohs Technician

Position Type: Full Time

Travel: Required

Job Description: To maintain efficient Mohs lab(s) within Suncoast. Maintain compliance with all federal and state regulatory entities and guidelines governing the operation of histopathology labs within a physician practice environment.

Experienced Mohs Tech needed - Must be able to do 10-15 cases per day and travel.

Role and Responsibilities

Clinical and Administrative

• Maintain par levels for all supplies required for the processing of tissue
• Ensures that all required maintenance of capital equipment used in the laboratory is performed according to industry and regulatory standards
• Submits reports to the Lab Director in a timely manner
• Maintains valid drivers license for driving the Mohs van
• Other duties and special projects as assigned by the Lab Director
• Operates laboratory computer system to accession specimens and correctly affixes labels to specimen containers and requisitions.
• Prepares cassettes and slides for the corresponding patient specimens
• Prepares sections of human tissue for immediate microscopic examination and patient diagnosis, using frozen section technique to gross, ink, freeze, cut, mount and stain tissue specimen received from surgery
• Operates computerized laboratory equipment to fix, dehydrate, and infiltrate with wax, tissue specimens to be preserved for study by a Pathologist
• Prepares slides using routine hematoxylin and eosin stain to enhance visibility under microscope
• Examines slides under microscope to ensure tissue preparation meets established laboratory requirements
• Processes recuts and additional stains as requested by a Surgeon and/or Pathologist
• Prepares frozen tissue for permanent fixation and processing that will be embedded, sectioned, stained and labeled so the slide can be read by an offsite pathologist
• Performs daily Quality Control and Quality Assurance tests as required and maintains all necessary documentation and logs Troubleshoots any problems as necessary
• Should maintain laboratory equipment and track all routine maintenance performed
• Files slides, reports and laboratory results and retrieves blocks, slides, and requisitions in accordance with State and Federal guidelines
• Monitors inventory, requisitions supplies prior to depletion, stocks and maintains laboratory supplies
• Operates, cleans, and sterilizes laboratory equipment, glassware, and instruments. Maintains a clean workstation
• Assists Laboratory Manager in preparation for regulatory agency inspections
• Operates frozen van in a safe and courteous manner while providing safe and secure transportation of specimens, supplies, equipment and pathology reports
• Obeys traffic laws
• Maintains frozen van in top working condition as follows:
• The histologist will check the oil level on the generator before heading out to perform frozen section
• The histologist will check and restock supplies as needed before heading out to perform frozen section
• Clean and wipe down all countertops with a CaviWipes disinfecting towelettes after each day of frozen sections
• Remove and clean stainer containers bi weekly in a 10% bleach solution
• Defrost and clean and oil the cryostat on a monthly basis
• Sweep out the frozen truck daily
• Replace counter liners when needed

Professional

• Demonstrates initiative and responsibility
• Able to perform repetitive tasks without loss of focus
• Adheres to ethical principles
• Time Management
• Adapts to change
• Attends all team meetings and mandatory in-service training/education

Communication

• Recognizes and respects cultural diversity
• Adapts communication to individual’s ability to understand
• Uses professional, pleasant telephone etiquette
• Uses medical terminology appropriately
• Treats all patients and co-workers with compassion, empathy, and mutual respect
• Projects a professional manner and image
• Consistent attendance and punctuality
• Adherence to time clock procedures

Legal

• Maintains confidentiality and documents accurately
• Uses appropriate guidelines for releasing patient information
• Practices within the scope of education, training, and personal capabilities
• Conducts self in accordance with Suncoast’s Employee Handbook.
• Maintains awareness of federal and state health care legislation and regulations; OSHA, HIPAA, and CLIA

Core Competencies

• Efficiency
• Attention to details
• Organized
• Punctual
• Takes initiative, proactive
• Team Player
• Honesty/Integrity
• Flexible
• Calm under pressure
• “A Doer”, persistence
• Problem solver, Strategic thinking, Creativity
• Analytical skills
• Clear and concise communication/Listening skills
• Quick Learner, Intelligence
• Follow through on commitments
• Enthusiastic, Friendly, Positive attitude
• Openness to advice and constructive criticism
• Strong work ethic

Physical Demands

• Prolonged standing/walking
• Occasional travel
• Multitasking
• Repetitive head, neck, hands wrists and arm motion/rotation
• Extensive reading, writing, typing required
• Lifting to 40lbs
• Frequent use of office administrative, computer and medical equipment
• Exposure to lab chemicals