What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mohs Histotechnician position at Anne Arundel Dermatology?
Overview
At Anne Arundel Dermatology we give exceptional care - to our patients and to eachother.
Patient First | Caring | Accountability | Trust | One Team | Growth
Our Mohs team in Hagerstown is growing. Due to increased volume, we are looking for a Mohs Histotech to join our team on an "as needed" basis, with the opportunity to grow into a full time position in the future. Our Mohs surgeon sees patients Mon/Tue/TR/Fri from 7a-4:30pm.
Pay range: $25-30/hr, depdning upon years of experience
- Preferred HT (ASCP) certified.
- If not currently certified-MUST have earned an associate degree in a laboratory science, or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution or have at least 60 semester hours in science from an accredited institution.
Founded 50 years ago with a mission to provide the highest quality and full spectrum of medical, surgical, and esthetic skin care services to each and every one of its patients, Anne Arundel Dermatology has assembled the finest group of dermatologists in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern states. With 250 clinicians and 110 locations in 7 states, we’re thriving, growing, and looking to add talented individuals to our team!
Why join Anne Arundel Dermatology?
We are committed to continual training and education for our physicians and staff. We are on top of the latest developments in dermatology including ongoing research, emerging treatments, new medications and prevention methods. You can find more than just a job with Anne Arundel Dermatology. We believe in providing our new associates with intensive hands on training and long-term career growth opportunities from within.
Anne Arundel Dermatology is searching for a self-motivated, high energy Mohs Histotechnician to join our growing practice. Founded over 40 years ago with a mission to provide the highest quality and full spectrum of medical, surgical, and esthetic skin care services to each and every one of its patients, Anne Arundel Dermatology has assembled the finest group of Mohs surgeons in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern states.
Responsibilities
Primary Duties:
- Prepare frozen sections of tissue for microscopic examination using Cryostat.
- Cares for, maintains, and troubleshoots all laboratory equipment, instruments, and accessories.
- Cleans, stocks, and inventories the laboratory area.
- Demonstrate knowledge of CLIA and OSHA standards.
- Perform other specific duties that are assigned by the lab manager as required.
- Other duties assigned as deemed necessary by management.
Qualifications
- A minimum 2 years’ experience with frozen sections, grossing, embedding, and cutting tissue for Mohs cases
- Detail-oriented person
- An excellent communicator, both verbally, and written
- Presents themselves in a professional manner
- Quick learner
- Team player
- Dependable with excellent attendance
- Able to adapt to a high paced workflow based on demand
- Works quickly, without compromising quality or safety
- Pleasant and optimistic personality
- Proficient at multitasking
- Adapt to cutting different tissue sizes
- Triage multiple and prioritize multiple specimens coming into the lab at one time.
- Independently cut process 7 -10 Mohs cases with a 20 minute turnaround time from the time tissue is received to when the provider is reviewing under the microscope.
Licensure/Certifications/Education
- Preferred HT (ASCP) certified.
- If not currently certified-MUST have earned an associate degree in a laboratory science, or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution or have at least 60 semester hours in science from an accredited institution.
Salary : $25 - $30
