Mohs Histotechnologist: Hands-On Surgical Tissue Processing

MUSC Health; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

MUSC Health's Mohs Histotechnologist will process Mohs tissue specimens using frozen section techniques with a cryostat, collaborating with surgeons and trainees to ensure testing accuracy. You will maintain specimen orientation and surgical margin accuracy through grossing and microscopy, and perform routine immunohistochemistry staining as needed.

On-the-job training is provided; a biology/Life Sciences background and strong troubleshooting skills are valued for success in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors Degree or equivalent. Work Experience: 5 years for support or 0-2 years for professional.
• No prior histology certification required; on-the-job training provided.

Responsibilities

• Process Mohs tissue specimens by frozen section techniques.
• Maintain specimen orientation and surgical margin accuracy; assist in QC/QA and troubleshooting.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Critical thinking

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology/Life Sciences

Tools

Cryostat

Immunohistochemistry

Job description

MUSC Health's Mohs Histotechnologist will process Mohs tissue specimens using frozen section techniques with a cryostat, collaborating with surgeons and trainees to ensure testing accuracy. You will maintain specimen orientation and surgical margin accuracy through grossing and microscopy, and perform routine immunohistochemistry staining as needed.

On-the-job training is provided; a biology/Life Sciences background and strong troubleshooting skills are valued for success in a fast-paced