MOHS Histologist - USFTGP Dermatology

University-of-South-Florida-Tampa-General-Physicians; Tampa (FL); In loco; USD 55.000 - 85.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

USF Health in Tampa seeks a Mohs Histotechnician to prepare high-quality histologic specimens for immediate Mohs evaluation, embedding, freezing, cutting, staining, and slide preparation in a fast-paced setting.

You will support the Mohs surgical team, coordinate patient flow, assist during procedures, and help maintain a sterile, efficient laboratory environment, ensuring accurate specimen handling and timely results.

Competenze

• Requires associated science degree and Florida or compact license.
• Two (2) years experience in ambulatory care clinic or laboratory.
• Experience processing tissue for a Mohs surgeon.

Mansioni

• Prepare high-quality histologic specimens for immediate microscopic evaluation.
• Embed, freeze, cut, stain, and slide preparation for Mohs surgery.
• Maintain sterility and cleanliness of Mohs laboratory, manage labeling accuracy.
• Coordinate patient flow and assist the surgeon during procedures.
• Ensure supplies, instruments and stains are ready and available.

Conoscenze

Technical precision

Sterile-field support

Effective communication

Formazione

Associated Degree - Science

Florida license / Compact State

Descrizione del lavoro

The Mohs Histotechnician supports the Mohs surgical team by preparing high ‑ quality histologic specimens for immediate microscopic evaluation by the Mohs Surgeon. This role involves processing tissue stages and layers using the Mohs technique, including embedding, freezing, cutting, staining, and slide preparation in a fast ‑ paced, time ‑ sensitive environment. The Histotechnician ensures accurate specimen handling, maintains the functionality and cleanliness of the Mohs laboratory, and assists with patient care activities such as coordinating patient flow, supporting the surgeon during procedures, and preparing patients for treatment. The position requires excellent technical precision, sterile ‑ field support, and effective communication to ensure positive clinical outcomes and a seamless patient experience.

Required:

Associated Degree - Science

License/Registrations - Issued by Florida or Compact State

Registered Nurse

Clinical Lab Technologist

Work Experience and Additional Information

Two (2) years experience in an ambulatory care clinic and or laboratory. Prior experience processing tissue for a Mohs surgeon

Technical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Understanding of Mohs tissue processing, including embedding, freezing, cutting, staining, and slide preparation techniques.

Ability to handle pathological specimens with precision, maintain labeling accuracy, and prepare slides that meet high standards required for real ‑ time surgical evaluation.

Knowledge of sterile field maintenance, surgical assisting principles, and proper specimen care during Mohs procedures.

Skilled at working efficiently in a high ‑ intensity, time ‑ sensitive environment with prolonged periods of technical activity.

Ability to coordinate patient flow, explain testing or follow ‑ up steps, and collaborate professionally with surgeons, referring physicians, and clinical staff.

Ability to troubleshoot equipment, maintain laboratory functionality, and ensure supplies, instruments, and stains are prepared and available.

Primary Location

Tampa

Work Locations

USF Health Morsani Center AHC

13330 USF Laurel Dr.

Tampa 33612

Eligible for Remote Work On Site

Job

Laboratory Services

Organization

Academic Medical Group Inc

Schedule

Full-time

Scheduled Days Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday