Histo Tech

Mohs Histotechnician At Skin and Aesthetics Center, our Mohs Histotechnicians play a key role in delivering high-quality skin cancer care to our patients at our Burnsville, MN practice location. As part of a comprehensive healthcare management services organization, this position combines precise frozen section laboratory work with close collaboration with our Mohs surgeon, ensuring accurate, timely slides that allow patients to complete their surgery in a single visit.

The ideal candidate is meticulous, calm under time pressure, and takes pride in slide quality. You'll work directly with our Mohs surgeon to process tissue, cut and stain frozen sections, and keep the in-office lab running to CLIA and safety standards throughout the surgical day.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of a histotechnology training program or equivalent hands-on frozen section experience

Minimum of one year of experience cutting frozen sections on a cryostat

Current BLS certification

Preferred Qualifications:

HT or HTL (ASCP) certification strongly preferred

Previous experience in a Mohs surgery laboratory strongly preferred

Experience with H&E and immunohistochemical staining of frozen sections

Working knowledge of CLIA laboratory requirements, quality control, and documentation

Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems; EMA/Mod Med experience a plus Strong interest in dermatologic surgery and skin cancer care Responsibilities:

Receive, orient, ink, and map Mohs tissue specimens from the surgeon, maintaining accurate correlation between the specimen, the map, and the slide

Embed and freeze tissue, cut high-quality frozen sections on the cryostat, and mount and stain slides using H&E and special stains as ordered

Deliver slides to the Mohs surgeon promptly and re-cut or re-stain as needed to support accurate margin evaluation

Maintain, clean, and troubleshoot the cryostat, stainers, and other lab equipment, including daily temperature and maintenance logs Prepare, label, and store reagents and stains; monitor inventory and reorder lab supplies before they run out Perform and document daily quality control, proficiency testing, and equipment checks in compliance with CLIA, OSHA, and practice policy

Maintain accurate specimen logs, slide records, and laboratory documentation in the EHR and lab records

Handle, dispose of, and document hazardous chemicals and biohazard waste according to safety regulations

Support the surgical team with room turnover, specimen transport, and patient flow on Mohs days as needed

Deliver a concierge-level patient experience from start to finish

Other duties as assigned to support clinical operations and consistent with the responsibilities of the role.

Travel Requirements:

Reliable transportation required; occasional travel to other practice locations may be requested to support surgical coverage

Locations Required :
Burnsville, MNKey

Skills:

Proficient in cryostat operation and frozen section technique for Mohs surgery

Skilled in tissue embedding, orientation, mapping, and H&E staining

Strong knowledge of CLIA requirements, laboratory quality control, and safety standards

Ability to work quickly and accurately under time pressure during surgical days Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and communication skills

Experience with EHR systems and laboratory documentation#SNA
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