MOHS/Histology Technician, BMPG Dermatology, Full-Time, Days

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary Performs those duties, under policies and procedures approved by the Laboratory Director designees, and laboratory management that are exempt from State of Tennessee laboratory personnel licensing laws. Includes properly process, cut, stain, and assess tissue specimens for MOHS surgeon review. Responsible for daily maintenance of two cryostats and an automatic stainer. Prepares orders for laboratory reagents and consumable supplies. Maintains and completes and accurate laboratory records according to company SOPs. Understand and apply CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments) and OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) laboratory regulations. Maintains accreditation by preparing for and managing CLIA inspections. Essential Functions All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Properly process, cut, stain, and assess tissue specimens for Mohs surgeon review. Coordinates assigned duties to achieve maximum productivity. Follows all patient identification procedures. Demonstrates the flexibility to adjust fluctuations in workload. Assists in the division of workload to achieve maximum productivity. Has complete understanding of procedures and policies pertaining to assigned work. Performs duties in an independent manner with limited supervision. Endeavors to continually improve job skills. Completes duties and uses time between jobs to departments advantage; assisting others, clerical, supply inventory, etc. Consistently combines judgment skills to assess situations, considers alternatives and chooses appropriate course of action. Determine the timing and correlation of laboratory specimens. Works with nursing or other ordering providers in determine the timing and correlation of laboratory specimens. Accurately transcribes and/or accession laboratory specimens. Initiates pre-testing protocols. Performs waived testing. Uses all instruments / equipment in manner consistent with its intended function. Has sufficient knowledge of instruments / equipment to perform routine maintenance and address error codes. Performs all calibration functions. Performs all quality control functions. Performs maintenance of cryostats and automatic stainer. Performs clerical office duties. Performs inventory management. Performs phone duty.

Other duties:

Participates in the orientation of new employees. Participates in the instruction and evaluation of laboratory students. Willingly participates in special studies and projects. Maintain Complete and accurate laboratory records according to company SOPs. Understands and apply CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments) and OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) laboratory regulations. Maintain accreditation by preparing for and managing CLIA inspections. Performs other duties as assigned. Supervisory/Management Responsibilities This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive. Minimum Requirements Education - High School diploma or equivalent OR post-high school diploma / highest degree earned. Some formal training in their laboratory assignment preferred. Experience - experience as a laboratory Mohs technician at a medical setting preferred. In Lieu Of NA ​ Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses NA Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Customer service skills. Understands basic customer/patient service. Interpersonal skills. Understands how to function as part of a team. Understands the knowledge of CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments) and OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) Lab Regulations. Computer skills. Ability to understand, remember, and operate multiple operational systems. Proficient typing skills. Mathematical skills Communication skills. Ability to understand instructions, reason, and make judgments. Ability to adjust workflow in response to stat orders, emergencies, and other fluctuations in workload. Work Shift Day (United States of America) Location Blount Memorial Hospital Facility 8105 BMPG Associates Boulevard Complex Department 81051001 BMPG Dermatology 220 Associates Blvd Share your talent with us!

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