Mohs Histotechnician: Precision Frozen Sections & Lab

Paycom - ATS; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Skin and Aesthetics Center in Burnsville, MN seeks a Mohs Histotechnician to process Mohs tissue, prepare high-quality frozen sections, and deliver timely slides for margin assessment. You will embed, section, and stain tissues, maintain lab equipment, and document quality control in the EHR while ensuring CLIA compliance.

The role requires meticulous attention to detail, ability to work under time pressure during surgical days, and collaboration with the Mohs surgeon to maintain a smooth

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a histotechnology training program or equivalent hands-on frozen section experience.
• Current BLS certification.
• HT/HTL (ASCP) certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive, orient, ink, and map Mohs tissue specimens from the surgeon, maintaining accurate correlation between the specimen, the map, and the slide.
• Embed and freeze tissue, cut high-quality frozen sections on the cryostat, and mount and stain slides using H&E and special stains as ordered.
• Deliver slides to the Mohs surgeon promptly and re-cut or re-stain as needed to support accurate margin evaluation.
• Maintain, clean, and troubleshoot the cryostat, stainers, and other lab equipment, including daily temperature and maintenance logs.
• Prepare, label, and store reagents and stains; monitor inventory and reorder lab supplies before they run out.
• Perform and document daily quality control, proficiency testing, and equipment checks in compliance with CLIA, OSHA, and practice policy.
• Maintain accurate specimen logs, slide records, and laboratory documentation in the EHR and lab records.
• Handle, dispose of, and document hazardous chemicals and biohazard waste according to safety regulations.
• Support the surgical team with room turnover, specimen transport, and patient flow on Mohs days as needed.

Skills

Cryostat operation

Frozen section technique

Tissue embedding

Orientation & mapping

H&E staining

CLIA knowledge

EHR experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Histotechnology training program / hands-on experience

Tools

EMA/ModMed (EHR)

Job description

Skin and Aesthetics Center in Burnsville, MN seeks a Mohs Histotechnician to process Mohs tissue, prepare high-quality frozen sections, and deliver timely slides for margin assessment. You will embed, section, and stain tissues, maintain lab equipment, and document quality control in the EHR while ensuring CLIA compliance.

The role requires meticulous attention to detail, ability to work under time pressure during surgical days, and collaboration with the Mohs surgeon to maintain a smooth