What are the responsibilities and job description for the Float Mohs Tissue Technician - Dermatology, Santa Monica position at University of California - Los Angeles Health?
Join our dynamic team as a Mohs Technician, where you'll play a crucial role under the guidance of the Dermatology Director and Mohs Surgeon. Your expertise will extend to the use of special stains and immunohistochemistry, ensuring a thorough understanding of skin cancer cell identification, especially in melanoma cases. You will maintain a safe lab environment according to OSHA standards, using meticulous preparation, labeling, and storage of slides. Be prepared to contribute to a collaborative team, work independently, and adhere to hospital and university policies while maintaining the highest standards of quality and efficiency. Your dedication will be pivotal in shaping a cutting-edge approach to dermatological care.
You will interact with faculty, residents and clinical staff to solve any problems regarding worklists and other orders. Time and type of assignments may vary upon department guidelines. You will be required to work at multiple sites, be able to trouble shoot when necessary and contribute to the goals of a team environment.
Salary Range: $25.62 -$33.84/hourly
Required:
Graduation from college with a major in an applicable natural science; or two years of college courses in the natural sciences plus two years of applicable experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
At least 6 months Mohs Tissue Technician laboratory experience.
Good organizational skills are needed to maintain work flow
Knowledge of CLIA laboratory protocol
Knowledge of methods for operating laboratory equipment
Knowledge of laboratory safety standards
Knowledge of CAP and JCAHO standards
Skills in accurate computer data entry in laboratory information systems.
Ability to maintain all block logs
Print grossing sheets and labels for slides
Perform routine staining procedures including but not limited to operating and maintaining slide staining.
Embed and cut tissue and place on the slide for staining.
Stain and cover slip slides for physician review.
Prepare for Mohs surgery by setting up cryostat, staining station, and supplies.
Follow specimen protocols and procedures within required timeframes for embedding frozen surgical specimens.
Maintain, document and troubleshoot equipment, reagents, temperature logs and/or other supplies.
File surgical reports, photographs and slide
Ability to communicate with mutual respect and consideration for diversity among individuals.
Performs other duties and tasks as requested by the supervisor
Ability to establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with faculty, supervisors, peers, and customers/suppliers and patients.
Ability to work as a team member
Skill and ability to train and assess technical performance in the Mohs technician/Mohs laboratory
Ability to adapt to changes in the work schedule when the required.
Ability to work under pressure.
Ability to communicate effectively in the English language through written and oral communication methods.
Ability to read technical documents, policies, procedures and other materials related to work.
Skill in setting priorities, which accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities.
Ability to organize work and records with attention to detail, accuracy and thoroughness
Skill in working independently and following through on assignments with minimal supervision.
Ability to learn, retain and apply new information related to the job.
Ability to facilitate and adapt to change.
Ability to recognize the needs of own area of responsibility as well as the laboratory as a whole.
Manual dexterity to perform technical duties/tasks.
Ability to stand for extended periods of time
Ability to work with frequents interruptions.
Ability to maintain a neat, clean, organized work area.
Knowledge to know whether a poor stain can be "corrected." Knowledge and ability to do a variation of special stains, including Toluidine Blue
Ability to be punctual and maintain a satisfactory attendance record.
Knowledge of infection control, ergonomic, chemical waste, and glove fit regulations and all other General Safety procedures.
Recommended:
Active membership to American Society of Mohs Histotechnology and National Society of Histotechnology
Mohs Technician Certificate
University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy.
Salary : $26 - $34
