MOHS HISTOTECHNICIAN

Apex Skin is a rapidly growing, skincare facility that empowers employees to deliver exceptional patient experiences. Our core values are a strong commitment to delivering an exceptional patient experience, prompt access to care, including same-day appointments, and service and education to the community. Apex MOHS Histotechnician are responsible for assisting with surgical procedures involving the removal of skin cancers and other skin tumors in a surgical setting as well as administrative tasks. Ideal candidates are certified in Medical Assisting This is a full-time hourly position located at one of our eleven locations throughout Northeast Ohio but does require travel.

Performs technical duties related to production of histology pathological slides.

• Receives and accessions tissue, cytology specimens and prepare specimens for storage, preservation, identification and labeling.
• Cuts and stains thin sections according to established procedures for routine and special stains.
• Assists with cutting and staining of tissues for frozen sections.
•  Disposes stains, and cleans glass containers and petri dishes.
• Maintains equipment, instruments and cleanliness of working area and maintains a safe, clean work environment including proper labeling and storage of chemicals and specimens (and disposal of same).
•  Researches, troubleshoots, and resolves histology related inquiries and problems within the laboratory.
• Prepares frozen tissues on routine Mohs surgery specimens.
• Prepares reagent, solution, and stain as needed according to specific instructions and labels.
• Operates and maintains equipment within the scope of training utilizing defined scheduled and written instructions to perform quality control checks and preventive maintenance.
• Records daily temperatures of cryostat.
• Maintains and applies in-depth knowledge of techniques, principles, and instruments and their interrelationships to resolve technical and mechanical problems.
• Maintains log for patient identification system.
• Ensures a safe environment in the lab according to OSHA standards(i.e. changing fume hood filters, safety glasses, gloves)
• Performs Quality Control procedures.
• Maintains and updates OSHA and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) records.
• Performs related clinical duties, as required. (See Mohs Surgical Assistant Job Description)

Requirements include:

• Certified Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse 
• Surgical or Mohs Experience REQUIRED
• American Society for Mohs Histotechnology membership PREFERRED 
• Current CPR certification 
• Must be a team player and dedicated to patient care 
• Must be able to function in a fast-paced work environment

Who we Are…..We are Apex  Skin. Our goal is to provide the highest quality dermatology and dermatologic surgery care to patients in Northeast Ohio in a prompt and compassionate manner.  A       strong commitment to delivering and exceptional patient experience, prompt access to care, including same day appointments and service and education to the community, are our core values.

What we Offer…..Apex Skin offers a comprehensive benefits plan that includes Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability and a 401(K) plan with an employer match.  We also offer Accidental Insurance, Derm Service Discounts and Lifestyle Benefits such as discounts to sporting events, movies, theme parks, travel & more.

Apex Skin provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Apex complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.