Mohs Technician (Sarasota & Tampa)

Dermatology Medical Partners; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Employer HSA contribution

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Great PTO and Holiday policy

Competitive pay

Job summary

Dermatology Medical Partners is seeking a dedicated Mohs Technician to support Mohs surgery cases and histology processes. The role involves tissue preparation, staining, and slide handling, with travel between Sarasota and Tampa clinics.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, able to work in a fast-paced environment, and comfortable coordinating multiple projects with a team of lab staff. A High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to perform good quality frozen sectioning of Mohs and routine tissue for diagnostic purposes at a fast pace.
• Knowledge and experience with the performance of routine Hematoxylin and Eosin staining.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to record and report properly.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Well-organized with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Prepares tissue samples (Mohs and frozen sections) for diagnostic evaluation.
• Monitors quality control documentation and reports variances.
• Maintains all equipment per protocols and OSHA safety.
• Sets up staining station and processes slides.
• Delivers slides to viewing areas and maintains cleanliness of lab.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Team player

Multitasking

Staining techniques

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cryostats

Immunohistochemistry

Job description

Location: Tampa, FL

Job Id:264

# of Openings:1

We are currently seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Mohs Technician to join our dynamic team. In this role, you'll play a crucial role under the guidance of the Mohs Surgeon. Your expertise will extend to the use of special stains and immunohistochemistry, slide prep ensuring a thorough understanding of skin cancer cell identification. Be prepared to contribute to a collaborative team, work independently, and adhere to policies while maintaining the highest standards of quality and efficiency. Your dedication will be pivotal in shaping the care for our patients.

This position requires regular travel between our Sarasota and Tampa area clinics. Both full-time and part-time opportunities are available.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs all of the processes to prepare tissue samples (Mohs and frozen sections) for diagnostic evaluation ensuring that all regulations are met and that all productivity and quality standards are met or surpassed. Monitors all quality control and quality assurance documentation and reports any variances up to the Histology Manager. Monitors collection and pick-up of hazardous waste and forwards all documentation to the Histology Manager. Maintains all equipment (cryostats, refrigerators, hoods) according to established protocols.

Essential Functions:

• Sets up the staining station.
• Organizes cassettes and slides for the day.
• Prepares frozen section and Mohs log books.
• Follows appropriate procedures in the processing of Mohs and frozen section specimens.
• Makes slides for each Mohs/frozen case promptly and in a timely fashion.
• Rotates and freshens staining solutions throughout the day as needed.
• Coverslips Mohs/frozen section slides and delivers to the appropriate area for viewing by the surgeon.
• Cleans and maintains cryostats and refrigerators.
• Removes all trash and biohazard material from lab.
• Treats all patients/co-workers with respect.
• Maintains inventory in an orderly manner for all lab locations and sends supply list for all offices to Histology Lab.
• Commuting/Traveling to other offices.
• Properly perform specimen preparation techniques, ensuring complete representation of vital margins and maintain proper orientation.
• Documents daily equipment maintenance, reagent filtering and exchanges, temperature logs and quality control forms.
• Maintain Laboratory Procedures in compliance with CLIA and state regulations as well as OSHA safety.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

1. Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

2. Ability to perform good quality frozen sectioning of Mohs and routine tissue for diagnostic purposes at a fast pace.

3. Knowledge and experience with the performance of routine Hematoxylin and Eosin staining.

4. Detail-oriented with the ability to record and report properly.

5. Ability to work as a team member.

6. Well-organized with attention to detail.

7. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to spend a great deal of the day walking, standing, moving and manipulating equipment, as well as lifting and moving objects, equipment and supplies. It is reasonable to anticipate lifting 20-25 pounds in any given day.

• 401k with company match
• Employer HSA contribution
• Life Insurance
• TuitionReimbursement
• Great PTO and Holiday policy
• Competitive pay