Mohs Histotechnician - Plymouth MA at PhyNet Dermatology LLC

<p><strong>Position Summary:</strong></p> <p>The Mohs Histotechnician plays a vital role in supporting the Mohs surgeon by ensuring accurate and efficient preparation of tissue specimens. This includes assisting with specimen grossing, tissue processing, embedding, cutting, staining, and maintaining a clean and well-functioning laboratory environment.</p> <p><strong>Pay and Hours:</strong></p> <p>Pay range - $40- $50 hourly, Hours are four days weekly, 10 hours daily.</p> <p><strong>Essential Functions:</strong></p> <p>To perform effectively in this role, the candidate must fulfill the following duties with or without reasonable accommodations:</p> <ul> <li>Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of histology, laboratory procedures, and quality control standards.</li> <li>Embed, cut, stain, and mount tissue specimens efficiently and in adherence to established policies, procedures, and laboratory standards.</li> <li>Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills to interact effectively with superiors, peers, physicians, and patients.</li> <li>Maintain strong organizational abilities and proficiency in relevant computer applications.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Knowledge, Skills, &amp; Abilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li>24 semester hours in medical laboratory technology courses, OR</li> <li>24 semester hours in science courses, with at least 6 hours in chemistry, 6 hours in biology, and 12 hours in a combination of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology.</li> <li>Associate degree in chemical or biological sciences or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution.</li> <li>Completion of 60 semester hours (or equivalent) from an accredited institution.</li> <li>Minimum of 1 year of experience working with Mohs procedures.</li> <li>Certification as a Histotechnologist (HTL, ASCP) or Histotechnician (HT, ASCP).</li> <li>Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and laboratory equipment operation.</li> <li>Mohs Surgery Experience</li> </ul> <p>This role requires a proactive, dependable, and detail-oriented individual with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic healthcare environment. The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong commitment to patient care and operational excellence.</p> <p><strong>Physical and Mental Demands:</strong></p> <p>The physical and mental demands described below are representative of those required to perform this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities:</p> <ul> <li>Physical Requirements:</li> <ul> <li>Occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods.</li> <li>Use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms.</li> <li>Occasionally required to climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, or crawl.</li> <li>Occasionally lift, push, pull, or move up to 20 pounds.</li> </ul> <li>Vision Requirements:</li> <ul> <li>Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.</li> </ul> </ul> <p><strong>Note:</strong><br><em>This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the role. Additional responsibilities may be assigned, or duties modified by the department supervisor based on operational needs.</em></p>