Mohs Technician
On-siteLewisville, Texas, United States or Rockwall, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Maintain efficient patient flow while supporting safety and satisfaction by mapping, freezing, and sectioning specimens per CLIA regulations. Implement procedures for staining, tissue processing, and embedding to produce quality microscopic slides for diagnosis. Organize, file, and log all slides and blocks, disposing of outdated materials according to CAP/CLIA standards. Operate laboratory equipment, perform general maintenance, and ensure proper disposal of biohazard materials and infectious waste. Order, stock, and manage supply storage areas using par levels while monitoring expiration dates. Participate in staff meetings to provide input for practice improvements. Adjust availability for volume changes and adhere to HIPAA compliance standards.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Able to adjust personal availability according to volume changes and activity surges
- The ability to adhere to a compliance program and HIPAA standards and policies
- Able to receive and apply constructive input for performance improvement and growth
- Ability to function independently and to interact well with doctor, patients and other team members
- Operates laboratory equipment according to equipment guidelines
- Checks care areas for malfunctioning equipment and general maintenance problems on a regular basis
- Reports findings to the appropriate person or arranges for repairs, as required
- Ensures that blood/body fluids, biohazard materials, needle containers and potentially infectious waste are appropriately disposed of and removed from the laboratory areas, according to infection control guidelines
- Provide general laboratory maintenance such as equipment maintenance as required, making reagents, daily cleaning, and filling fixative bottles
- Orders, stocks, and maintains lab, special order items and supply storage areas using par levels of supplies, forms and equipment
- Monitors expiration dates and takes action accordingly
- Recognizes usage trends affecting unit supplies and makes recommendations for adjustments
- Participates in staff meetings and workgroups by providing constructive input for practice improvements and solutions
- Must be able to lift items up to 30 lbs
Desired Qualifications
- One (1) year of prior experience as a Mohs Technician
- Have earned an associate degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution
- Have education and training equivalent to an associate's degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology
- At least 60 semester credit hours from an accredited institution
- 6 semester credit hours of chemistry
- 6 semester credit hours of biology
- 12 semester credit hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory in any combination
- Able to effectively lead and coach others
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Understanding of the importance of doing your best to take care of every patient
- Able to effectively lead and coach others
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Understanding of the importance of doing your best to take care of every patient
- Bonus points if you are also great at making others smile
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