Per Diem Mohs Histotech: Precision in Micrographic Surgery

Dockside; Severna Park (MD); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Dockside Dermatology is seeking an experienced Per Diem Mohs Histotechnician to support our Mohs Micrographic Surgery team and work closely with Dr. Stephanie Clements.

The ideal candidate brings accuracy, reliability, and the ability to work independently in a high-volume surgical setting. Responsibilities include preparing tissues for Mohs, processing specimens, and ensuring quality control while maintaining documentation and equipment.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited histotechnology/histologic technician program or equivalent qualifying education and experience.
• Previous Mohs histotechnology experience strongly preferred.
• Must have demonstrated experience with grossing/orienting Mohs specimens, cryostat sectioning, embedding, and staining.
• Experience producing high-quality frozen sections for Mohs Micrographic Surgery.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tissue specimens for Mohs Micrographic Surgery.
• Accurately gross, orient, ink, embed, freeze, cut, and stain tissue specimens according to established Mohs laboratory procedures.
• Produce high-quality frozen sections that allow for optimal microscopic examination by the Mohs surgeon.
• Perform routine H&E staining and other staining procedures as required.
• Maintain proper tissue orientation throughout the histology process.
• Carefully review slides for technical quality, including complete tissue representation, folds, tears, staining quality, and other artifacts before presenting slides to the physician.
• Accurately accession, label, log, and track specimens and slides.
• Verify patient identification, specimen integrity, tissue maps, and accompanying documentation.
• Maintain the cryostat and other Mohs laboratory equipment in proper working condition.
• Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Maintain required quality-control documentation and laboratory records.
• Ensure the Mohs laboratory follows applicable CLIA, OSHA, infection-control, and safety requirements.
• File and maintain patient slides and laboratory records properly.
• Monitor laboratory inventory and notify management when supplies need to be reordered.
• Identify and promptly communicate any specimen, equipment, staining, or quality concerns to the Mohs surgeon.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and efficient laboratory environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Independent work

Communication skills

Education

Histotechnology program

Tools

Cryostat

Job description

Dockside Dermatology is seeking an experienced Per Diem Mohs Histotechnician to support our Mohs Micrographic Surgery team and work closely with Dr. Stephanie Clements.

The ideal candidate brings accuracy, reliability, and the ability to work independently in a high-volume surgical setting. Responsibilities include preparing tissues for Mohs, processing specimens, and ensuring quality control while maintaining documentation and equipment.