Required:

• Graduation from college with a major in an applicable natural science; or two years of college courses in the natural sciences plus two years of applicable experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

• At least 6 months Mohs Tissue Technician laboratory experience.

• Good organizational skills are needed to maintain work flow

• Knowledge of CLIA laboratory protocol

• Knowledge of methods for operating laboratory equipment

• Knowledge of laboratory safety standards

• Knowledge of CAP and JCAHO standards

• Skills in accurate computer data entry in laboratory information systems.

• Ability to maintain all block logs

• Print grossing sheets and labels for slides

• Perform routine staining procedures including but not limited to operating and maintaining slide staining.

• Embed and cut tissue and place on the slide for staining.

• Stain and cover slip slides for physician review.

• Prepare for Mohs surgery by setting up cryostat, staining station, and supplies.

• Follow specimen protocols and procedures within required timeframes for embedding frozen surgical specimens.

• Maintain, document and troubleshoot equipment, reagents, temperature logs and/or other supplies.

• File surgical reports, photographs and slide

• Ability to communicate with mutual respect and consideration for diversity among individuals.

• Performs other duties and tasks as requested by the supervisor

• Ability to establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with faculty, supervisors, peers, and customers/suppliers and patients.

• Ability to work as a team member

• Skill and ability to train and assess technical performance in the Mohs technician/Mohs laboratory

• Ability to adapt to changes in the work schedule when the required.

• Ability to work under pressure.

• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language through written and oral communication methods.

• Ability to read technical documents, policies, procedures and other materials related to work.

• Skill in setting priorities, which accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities.

• Ability to organize work and records with attention to detail, accuracy and thoroughness

• Skill in working independently and following through on assignments with minimal supervision.

• Ability to learn, retain and apply new information related to the job.

• Ability to facilitate and adapt to change.

• Ability to recognize the needs of own area of responsibility as well as the laboratory as a whole.

• Manual dexterity to perform technical duties/tasks.

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time

• Ability to work with frequents interruptions.

• Ability to maintain a neat, clean, organized work area.

• Knowledge to know whether a poor stain can be "corrected." Knowledge and ability to do a variation of special stains, including Toluidine Blue

• Ability to be punctual and maintain a satisfactory attendance record.

• Knowledge of infection control, ergonomic, chemical waste, and glove fit regulations and all other General Safety procedures.

Recommended:

• Active membership to American Society of Mohs Histotechnology and National Society of Histotechnology

• Mohs Technician Certificate