MOHS Tissue Processing Technician

Job Description:

Job Title: MOHS Tissue Processing Technician

Reports to: site manager

Supervises: n/a

Department: Clinical

Employment Status: full time

Job Summary:

The MOHS Tissue Processing Technician will perform various tasks regarding receiving, processing and preparing patient tissue specimens for microscopic examination and analysis. Must be able to work independently and efficiently. Must also be able to work collaboratively when needed with members of the clinical and pathology teams.

Requirements:

Must be a Registered Histology Technician (ASCP) or be eligible for this designation. Must also have 3 years of relevant experience working in a histology lab.

Job duties and functions:

• Works under the direction of the Physician while following established procedures for collecting biological specimens for analysis.
  
• Performs frozen sections of surgical tissue for microscopic examination by the MOHS surgeon.
  
• Verifies specimen validity, identification and requisition.
  
• Maintains all documentation for CLIA
  
• Able to prioritize workload to ensure that patient care remains in the forefront at all times.
  
• Demonstrates fiscal responsibility and recognizes the need for cost containment by following practices that minimize waste.
  
• Maintains excellent work relationships with staff, providers and management. Is accountable for his/her actions or mistakes and takes a proactive approach to problem solving.
  
• Adheres to department policy, and to CLIA, HIPAA and OSHA regulations at all times specifically with waste disposal and specimen integrity practices.
  

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Compliance with all CLIA regulations regarding quality control and lab standards.
  
• Must maintain knowledge and competency of internal laboratory policies and procedures.
  
• Excellent command of medical terminology.
  
• Excellent command of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
  
• Willing to learn new computer programs and applications, especially our electronic medical record system.
  
• Willing to cross train in other areas as needed and utilize downtime productively to assist the mohs team with follow-up calls and other duties that make for better patient care.
  
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
  
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with employees, physicians, and managers across all West Michigan Dermatology sites.
  

Working Conditions/Environmental Considerations:

This is a laboratory setting therefore, there is risk of exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, blood borne pathogens, and sharps instruments

We offer:

• Competitive compensation
  
• Health dental, vision benefits for full time employees
  
• Retirement package
  
• PTO accrual and holiday benefits
  
• Employee discounts on products and services
  
• An environment that encourages employees to be high performance and to grow within the organization.
  

Special note: Due to the unique operational needs of our clinics, we may request that our employees work in a different site from the one they were originally scheduled in. Sometimes these requests are planned and sometimes they are spontaneous and could be after the employee has reported to work for the day. Reasons for these requests vary but they are mainly is to ensure coverage in case of high patient volume, unscheduled absences from other staff, etc. Therefore, we require all our employees to have a valid and unrestricted driver’s license. Mileage reimbursement will be paid in accordance with our Mileage Reimbursement Policy.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.