Job Description
Position Summary:
A Mohs tech (or Mohs Histotechnician) performs tissue preparation, cutting, staining, and microscopic mounting of tissue specimens during Mohs surgery, ensuring high-quality slides for same-day diagnosis by the surgeon. Key duties include processing and freezing tissue, operating a cryostat to create frozen sections, performing H&E and other stains, covering slips slides, maintaining lab equipment, documenting records, upholding safety and quality standards, and assisting the surgeon during the procedure
Essential Job functions:- Prepare tissue specimens by processing, embedding, sectioning, and staining for examination by the Mohs surgeon
- Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and instruments, including microtomes and cryostats
- Ensure accurate documentation and labeling of specimens and slides
- Perform routine and specialized histological and immunohistochemical staining techniques
- Maintain laboratory cleanliness and compliance with safety and regulatory standards
- Assist in the development and implementation of standard operating procedures and protocols
- Collaborate closely with the Mohs surgeon and clinical staff to ensure timely processing and examination of specimens
- Monitor and order laboratory supplies to ensure efficient operation
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to tissue processing and staining
- Ensure quality control and assurance in all histological preparations
- Follows CLIA regulations and quality standards
- General Job functions:
- Other job duties as required.
- Education, Certification, Computer and Training Requirements:
- Associate's degree preferred 2-4 years' experience required.
- HT or HTL (ASCP) preferred.
- Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing required.
- Ability to use critical thinking skills; develop, plan, and organize successful projects required.
- Ability to function autonomously and is an independent decision maker required.
- Experience with performing gross descriptions on biopsy specimens preferred.
- Experience with Standard Office Equipment (Phone, Fax, Copy Machine, Scanner, Email/Voice Mail) preferred.
- Experience with Standard Office Technology in a Window based environment preferred.
- Experience with EMR preferred.
