Certified MOHS Technician (Histotechnician) - Dermatology

Mount Sinai; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,874 - 56,469; Full time

Job summary

The Mount Sinai Health System is seeking a Certified MOHS Technician to assist the MOHS surgeon and support patient care. The role includes tissue processing, biopsy preparation, and assisting in cosmetic procedures as needed.

You will prepare patient charts, maintain sterile technique, and ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines while supporting the surgical team during procedures.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Histology or Pathology program or trained by a registered histotechnologist.
• Minimum 3 years in a surgical-based practice including MOHS exposure.
• ASMS membership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide complex surgical and medical support to the MOHS surgeon with patient care, safety, and confidentiality.
• Evaluate tissue slides daily to ensure quality.
• Assist in shaving, punching biopsies, sutures, wound care, and cosmetic procedures.
• Prepare charts, forms, instruments, and equipment for surgery and patient care.
• Maintain sterile technique and stock rooms with supplies.

Skills

Surgical assistance

Histology basics

Education

Histology/Pathology training

Job description

Description

The Kimberly and Eric J. Waldman Department of Dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is dedicated to delivering superior, comprehensive dermatologic care that exceeds patient expectations, and to advancing the science of dermatology through research and education.

From preparing the next generation of leaders to providing cutting‑edge and cost‑effective treatment, the Department of Dermatology thrives on a passion to improve the lives of patients through science.

The Certified MOHS Technician assists in the process of complex tissue removal and microscopic examination of skin cancer cells. Also, the MOHS Technician performs extensive administrative duties involving medical record keeping, developing laboratory protocols, and following federal and state guidelines. They will assist the surgeon in all stages of surgery.

Responsibilities

• The Certified MOHS Technician is responsible for providing complex skilled surgical and medical support to the MOHS surgeon with the patients' care, comfort, safety, and confidentiality as primary concerns.
• Conducts daily evaluation of tissue slide preparation to ensure quality compliance.
• Prepares for and assists in shaving and punching biopsies and excisions, suture removal, and wound care.
• Prepares for and assists in cosmetic procedures such as the administration of Botox, various fillers, laser treatments, and a variety of peels.
• Prepares patients' charts, forms, instruments, and other equipment as needed for surgery and patient care.
• Performs routine housekeeping duties and sterile technique. Keeps rooms stocked with supplies and linens.
• Rooms patients, takes detailed patient history, and has patient properly draped for the exam and prepares set‑up for surgical removal.
• Performs other related duties.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited course in Histology or Pathology or supervised training by a registered histotechnologist required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a surgical‑based practice to include six (6) months of MOHS experience in tissue grossing and preparing frozen tissue sections required.
• Member of the American Society for MOHS Surgery, preferred.

Compensation

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $25.3151 - $40.9913 hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.