MOHS Technician - Dermatology Surgery & Histology Expert

Mount Sinai Health Systems; New York; On-site; USD 35,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mount Sinai Health System in New York seeks a Certified MOHS Technician (Histotechnician/Histotechnologist) to support the MOHS surgeon through all stages of surgery and to perform complex tissue processing for microscopic examination of skin cancer specimens.

This role also includes extensive administrative duties, medical record keeping, and developing laboratory protocols while adhering to federal and state guidelines. Collaboration with the dermatology and pathology teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited course in Histology or Pathology.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a surgical-based practice, including 6 months MOHS experience in tissue grossing and preparing frozen tissue sections.
• Member of the American Society for MOHS Surgery, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide complex skilled surgical and medical support to the MOHS surgeon with patient care, comfort, safety, and confidentiality as primary concerns.
• Conduct daily evaluation of tissue slide preparation to ensure quality compliance.
• Prepare for and assist in shaving and punching biopsies and excisions, suture removal and wound care.
• Prepare for and assist in cosmetic procedures such as the administration of Botox, various fillers, laser treatments and a variety of peels.
• Prepare patients' charts, forms, instruments, and other equipment as needed for surgery and patient care.
• Perform routine housekeeping duties and sterile technique. Keep rooms stocked with supplies and linens.
• Room patients, take detailed patient history, and have patient properly draped for the exam and prepares set-up for surgical removal.
• Performs other related duties.

Skills

MOHS experience (6 months)

Surgical-based practice

Education

Graduate of an accredited Histology/Pathology course

Job description

The Mount Sinai Health System in New York seeks a Certified MOHS Technician (Histotechnician/Histotechnologist) to support the MOHS surgeon through all stages of surgery and to perform complex tissue processing for microscopic examination of skin cancer specimens.

This role also includes extensive administrative duties, medical record keeping, and developing laboratory protocols while adhering to federal and state guidelines. Collaboration with the dermatology and pathology teams is essential.