Mohs Technician - Mohs Micrographic Surgery

Mohs Technician - Mohs Micrographic Surgery Streeterville Dermatology Chicago, IL Job Details Full-time From $50,000 a year 8 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Qualifications Computer operation Anatomy knowledge Laboratory safety Histological laboratory techniques Laboratory equipment maintenance Achieving HIPAA compliance Sample preparation Immunological laboratory techniques Labeling Computer literacy Basic math HIPAA Analysis skills Attention to detail Laboratory compliance Laboratory quality control Implementation of OSHA safety standards CLIA regulations Cleaning Computer skills Equipment maintenance Sterile laboratory techniques Entry level

Full Job Description Histology Technician Position Summary:

The Histology Technologist is responsible for processing all tissues and fluids submitted to the department, preparing/staining tissue slides and assuring they are available in a timely manner for Pathologist review and interpretation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this position but are not intended to be all inclusive. Other duties may be assigned.

MOHS responsibility:

Specimen handling, storage, preservation and identification Freezing tissue and cutting frozen sections with a microtome Staining and placing tissue on slides Labeling and storage of slides Preparation and mixing of solutions used in MOHS lab Use and handling of all materials and reagents Disposal of stains and cleaning of glass containers and Petri dishes Maintenance and review of all equipment and materials in the lab Maintaining and updating OSHA and CLIA records Recording daily temperatures of cryostat Participating in relative studies by maintaining proper records Ensuring a safe environment in the lab according to OSHA standards (i.e. changing fume hood filters, safety glasses, gloves, etc.) Maintaining quality control logs for slide review Maintaining log for patient identification system Ensures service excellence by becoming thoroughly familiar with the Seven Principles of behavior and putting them into practice in carrying out job responsibilities Conforms to all applicable HIPAA, billing compliance and safety guidelines Derm Path Lab/Histo Tech responsibility: Accessioning and grossing the tissue which includes measuring, inking and cutting, and entering the information into the computer under the patient name Processing and embedding tissues Cutting the tissues on a microtome and mounting on slides for staining H&E stains using and automated stainer or by hand Special Stains using an automated stainer or by hand Immunohistochemistry (IHC) staining using an automated stainer or by hand Daily maintenance of all equipment Routine filling of slides and blocks Experience Requirements Histology tech: 1 year

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements:

Knowledge of sterile technique, anatomy, and medications Ability to communicate in a fast paced environment Ability to efficiently operate all job-related office equipment Ability to follow or provide verbal and written instructions Basic to intermediate computer operation Mathematical and/or analytical ability for basic to intermediate problem solving Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable Specialty knowledge of systems relating to job function Benefits Salaried 401

K Medical, Dental, and Optical Insurance Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you able and willing to commute to the downtown Chicago neighborhood of Streeterville? Are you fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and willing to get required boosters? Are you available for a full time position?

Experience:

Mohs Technician:

1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person