Histology and Mohs Technician at Tareen Dermatology PA

Roseville, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Histology, Mohs Surgery, Tissue Preparation, Microscopy, Laboratory Equipment Maintenance, Documentation, Quality Control, Interpersonal Skills, Attention to Detail, Manual Dexterity, Multitasking, Stress Management, Compliance, Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Time Management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Job Title: Histology Mohs Technician Department: Pathology Reports to: Histology Manager FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Job Type: Full-time Location: Roseville with travel expected to Monticello, Faribault, Hudson, Lindstrom, and Lakeville. Mission Statement: The mission for Tareen Dermatology is to provide compassionate, state of the art dermatologic care to each patient with an emphasis on early diagnosis, patient education, and comprehensive skincare. Our Vision is to exceed the patient’s expectations by providing individualized, expert, and ethical care. We seek to be a leader in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology and to always give back through service in our community. Job Responsibilities: Accurately prepares histologic slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by a Pathologist or Mohs Surgeon. Identifies, prepares, cuts, stains, and preserves specimen integrity in such a manner for the Pathologist or Mohs Surgeon to render a reliable diagnosis. Utilizes high level of technical skills for testing methods as well as special knowledge and abilities for troubleshooting. Maintains laboratory equipment and inventory. Prepares special stains including immunohistochemistry. Performs all dermatology tissue dissection according to the grossing procedure. Performs tissue manipulation and orientation mapping on Mohs specimens with high degree of accuracy and reliability to ensure results that can assist in the timely diagnosis and treatment of patients. Competent in all pre-analytic, analytic and post-analytical phases of histology and Mohs surgery. Performs grossing/dissection of skin and MOHS specimens using skills and knowledge of tissue type and structure. Use equipment and instruments including microscopes, H&E Linear Stainer, cryostats and other lab equipment. Receive and accession specimens by labeling Mohs map and Mohs log. Prepare Mohs sections for immediate examination according to procedure. Performs grossing/dissection of skin and MOHS specimens using skills and knowledge of tissue type and structure while maintaining orientation and specimen integrity. Performs solution preparation with accuracy and proper labeling. Maintain accurate documentation in accordance to policies, procedures and complies with all State, Federal, and professional regulations. Monitor quality control and proper maintenance of all logs, equipment and instruments. Comply with HIPAA Regulations Comply with OSHA rules, safety standards and regulations. All other duties as assigned. Requirements Ability to read and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Must be able to work closely with others and possess solid interpersonal and communication skills Basic computer knowledge. Must possess fine manual dexterity. Candidates must be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment and have excellent attention to detail. Ability to work independently, accountable and responsible. Ability to handle the stress of producing accurate results under time constraints Ability to accommodate schedule adjustments. Must follow compliance rules and regulations against fraud and abuse. Must follow Tareen Dermatology policies and procedures. Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Education and Experience: Associate or Bachelor’s Degree- In science related field HT or HTL ASCP certification required CLIA requires an individual seeking to perform high-complexity testing to have obtained (at a minimum) 60 semester hours. Twenty-four hours of the 60 must be semester science hours that include at least 6 hours of chemistry, 6 hours of biology, and another 12 hours of biology, chemistry, or medical laboratory technology courses in any combination. Previous medical dermatology, laboratory and MOHS experience required. Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a clinic and lab settings. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch; talk, hear and smell. The employee must be able to sit for 90% of the workday. The employee must be able to lift or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

The Histology and Mohs Technician prepares histologic slides from tissue sections for examination and diagnosis by a Pathologist or Mohs Surgeon. They perform tissue manipulation and maintain specimen integrity to assist in timely diagnosis and treatment of patients.