Mohs Technician

Description

Tareen Dermatology is excited to expand into Fargo, North Dakota
. We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Mohs Technician to join our growing team and play a key role in supporting our Mohs micrographic surgery program.

This unique opportunity offers the chance to be part of a new clinic launch, work closely with our Mohs surgeons and pathology team, and contribute to providing exceptional skin cancer care to patients throughout the region. If you are passionate about laboratory excellence, patient care, and being part of an innovative and growing dermatology practice, we encourage you to apply.

Job Title: Mohs Technician

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Type: Full-time and Part-time

Location: Fargo, ND

Secondary: Will be required to travel to Grand Forks, ND

Schedule: Monday – Friday, daytime hours. No evenings, weekends, or holidays

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree
• CLIA requires an individual seeking to perform high-complexity testing to have obtained (at a minimum) 60 semester hours. Twenty-four hours of the 60 must be semester science hours that include at least 6 hours of chemistry, 6 hours of biology, and another 12 hours of biology, chemistry, or medical laboratory technology courses in any combination.
• Previous medical dermatology, laboratory and MOHS experience preferred.

• Ability to read and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to work closely with others and possess solid interpersonal and communication skills Basic computer knowledge.
• Must possess fine manual dexterity.
• Candidates must be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment and have excellent attention to detail. Ability to work independently, accountable and responsible.
• Ability to handle the stress of producing accurate results under time constraints
• Ability to accommodate schedule adjustments.
• Must follow compliance rules and regulations against fraud and abuse. Must follow Tareen Dermatology policies and procedures.

• Accurately prepares histologic slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by a Pathologist or Mohs Surgeon.
• Identifies, prepares, cuts, stains, and preserves specimen integrity in such a manner for the Pathologist or Mohs Surgeon to render a reliable diagnosis.
• Utilizes high level of technical skills for testing methods as well as special knowledge and abilities for troubleshooting. Maintains laboratory equipment and inventory. Prepares special stains including immunohistochemistry.
• Performs all dermatology tissue dissection according to the grossing procedure.
• Performs tissue manipulation and orientation mapping on Mohs specimens with high degree of accuracy and reliability to ensure results that can assist in the timely diagnosis and treatment of patients.
• Competent in all pre-analytic, analytic and post-analytical phases of histology and Mohs surgery.
• Performs grossing/dissection of skin and MOHS specimens using skills and knowledge of tissue type and structure.
• Use equipment and instruments including microscopes, H&E Linear Stainer, cryostats and other lab equipment.
• Receive and accession specimens by labeling Mohs map and Mohs log.
• Prepare Mohs sections for immediate examination according to procedure.
• Performs grossing/dissection of skin and MOHS specimens using skills and knowledge of tissue type and structure while maintaining orientation and specimen integrity.
• Performs solution preparation with accuracy and proper labeling.
• Maintain accurate documentation in accordance to policies, procedures and complies with all State, Federal, and professional regulations.
• Monitor quality control and proper maintenance of all logs, equipment and instruments.
• Comply with HIPAA Regulations
• Comply with OSHA rules, safety standards and regulations.
• All other duties as assigned.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a clinic and lab settings.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the…