MOHS Histologist - USFTGP Dermatology

Tampa General Hospital, Inc.; Tampa (FL); In loco; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Academic Medical Group Inc in Tampa is seeking a Mohs Histotechnician to prepare high‑quality histologic specimens for immediate Mohs evaluation. The role involves embedding, freezing, cutting, staining, and slide preparation in a fast paced environment.

The position requires expertise in Mohs tissue processing, precise labeling, sterile field maintenance, and coordinating patient flow with surgeons. Full‑time schedule with daytime hours in the Tampa area.

Competenze

• Mohs tissue processing, embedding, freezing, cutting and staining.
• Ability to handle pathological specimens with precision and maintain labeling accuracy.
• Knowledge of sterile field maintenance and surgical assisting principles.
• Experience in fast paced, time‑sensitive Mohs laboratory environments.

Mansioni

• Prepare high‑quality histologic specimens for immediate Mohs evaluation.
• Process tissue stages and layers using Mohs technique.
• Coordinate patient flow and support the Mohs surgeon during procedures.
• Maintain Mohs lab functionality and ensure supplies are available.

Conoscenze

Mohs tissue processing

Slide preparation

Sterile field maintenance

Time management in high‑intensity env

Team coordination with surgeons

Formazione

Associate Degree - Science

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description

Description

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
• 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