Histology Technician I - MOHS

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a Histology Technician I to support Mohs surgeons and the Histology Lab Supervisor in preparing and processing skin tissue for rapid pathology review.

The onsite role involves freezing, embedding, staining, and labeling tissue sections, operating a cryostat, and maintaining quality control under tight time constraints in a fast-paced Mohs histology lab near fellow technicians.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Histologic Technology required.
• ASCP BOC histology certification required.
• Two to four years Mohs histology lab experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Laboratory Procedures: Specimen handling, processing, slide preparation and staining (85%).
• Equipment Maintenance & Lab Safety: coordinate preventative maintenance and ensure cleanliness of equipment (10%).
• Quality Control and Administration: assist with CLIA inspections readiness and related duties (5%).

Skills

Histology procedures

Attention to detail

Fast-paced work

Education

AS degree in Histologic Technology

ASCP BOC certification

Tools

Cryostat

Job description

Job Title: Histology Technician I - MOHS

Work Arrangement: Onsite only

Location: Texas Medical Center, Houston, TX

Salary Range: $57,320 to $67,435

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Summary

The Mohs Histology Technologist I assists Dermatology Mohs Surgeons and Histology Lab Supervisor with performing histological preparation and procedures of skin tissue to aid cell pathology. This position will receive, verify, embed, and match tissue specimens with patient logs. Freeze surgical skin specimens with proper orientation. Operate a cryostat to freeze and cut thin tissue sections. Perform special rapid staining techniques. Mount and label finished tissue sections onto glass slides for microscopic review. Maintain quality control, troubleshoot laboratory equipment and follow OSHA, CLIA and HIPPA guidelines, and Work directly with Mohs surgeon under tight time constraints to ensure accurate tissue mapping.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to work in a fast paced Mohs Histology Lab in close proximity to other histology technicians.
Fast and precise cutting and preparation of the skin tissue for the Mohs surgeon. Have a strong eye for detail, steady hands, and the ability to work fast under pressure.

Job Duties

Laboratory Procedures: Specimen Handling & Processing and Slide Preparation & Staining (85%)

• Performs histological procedures of skin tissue.
• Prepares frozen pathological sections for review by Mohs surgeons.
• Mounts and stains thin tissue slices onto glass slides and applies special dyes or stains.
• Coordinates and assists in performing immunohistochemistry.
• Performs other histological preparations as directed by Mohs surgeons.

Equipment Maintenance & Lab Safety (10%)

• Coordinates equipment preventative maintenance and related service calls and orders laboratory supplies.
• Performs preventative maintenance, ensures cleanliness and appropriate daily care of laboratory equipment.

Quality Control and Administration (5%)

• Assists with safety and compliance of laboratory in preparation for inspections by CLIA.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's in Science degree in Histologic Technology.
• No experience required.
• Certified Histology Technician by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) Board of Certification (BOC).

Preferred Qualifications

• Two to four years experience in Mohs histology laboratory using Cryostats, embedding, and marking tissue samples (preferably skin) or one year of frozen sectioning experience.

Work Authorization Requirement:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty, and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.