Mohs Technician (Traveling)
17 days ago
Brandon
Job Description Job Description Job Title: Traveling Mohs Technician Position Type: Full Time Travel: Required Job Description: To maintain efficient Mohs lab(s) within Suncoast. Maintain compliance with all federal and state regulatory entities and guidelines governing the operation of histopathology labs within a physician practice environment. Experienced Mohs Tech needed - Must be able to do 10-15 cases per day and travel. Role and Responsibilities Clinical and Administrative • Maintain par levels for all supplies required for the processing of tissue, • Ensures that all required maintenance of capital equipment used in the laboratory is performed according to industry and regulatory standards, • Submits reports to the Lab Director in a timely manner, • Maintains valid drivers license for driving the Mohs van, • Other duties and special projects as assigned by the Lab Director, • Operates laboratory computer system to accession specimens and correctly affixes labels to specimen containers and requisitions., • Prepares cassettes and slides for the corresponding patient specimens, • Prepares sections of human tissue for immediate microscopic examination and patient diagnosis, using frozen section technique to gross, ink, freeze, cut, mount and stain tissue specimen received from surgery, • Operates computerized laboratory equipment to fix, dehydrate, and infiltrate with wax, tissue specimens to be preserved for study by a Pathologist, • Prepares slides using routine hematoxylin and eosin stain to enhance visibility under microscope, • Examines slides under microscope to ensure tissue preparation meets established laboratory requirements, • Processes recuts and additional stains as requested by a Surgeon and/or Pathologist, • Prepares frozen tissue for permanent fixation and processing that will be embedded, sectioned, stained and labeled so the slide can be read by an offsite pathologist, • Performs daily Quality Control and Quality Assurance tests as required and maintains all necessary documentation and logs Troubleshoots any problems as necessary, • Should maintain laboratory equipment and track all routine maintenance performed, • Files slides, reports and laboratory results and retrieves blocks, slides, and requisitions in accordance with State and Federal guidelines, • Monitors inventory, requisitions supplies prior to depletion, stocks and maintains laboratory supplies, • Operates, cleans, and sterilizes laboratory equipment, glassware, and instruments. Maintains a clean workstation, • Assists Laboratory Manager in preparation for regulatory agency inspections, • Operates frozen van in a safe and courteous manner while providing safe and secure transportation of specimens, supplies, equipment and pathology reports, • Obeys traffic laws, • Maintains frozen van in top working condition as follows:, • The histologist will check the oil level on the generator before heading out to perform frozen section, • The histologist will check and restock supplies as needed before heading out to perform frozen section, • Clean and wipe down all countertops with a CaviWipes disinfecting towelettes after each day of frozen sections, • Remove and clean stainer containers bi weekly in a 10% bleach solution, • Defrost and clean and oil the cryostat on a monthly basis, • Sweep out the frozen truck daily, • Demonstrates initiative and responsibility, • Able to perform repetitive tasks without loss of focus, • Adheres to ethical principles, • Time Management, • Adapts to change, • Recognizes and respects cultural diversity, • Adapts communication to individual's ability to understand, • Uses professional, pleasant telephone etiquette, • Uses medical terminology appropriately, • Treats all patients and co-workers with compassion, empathy, and mutual respect, • Projects a professional manner and image, • Consistent attendance and punctuality, • Maintains confidentiality and documents accurately, • Uses appropriate guidelines for releasing patient information, • Practices within the scope of education, training, and personal capabilities, • Conducts self in accordance with Suncoast's Employee Handbook., • Efficiency, • Attention to details, • Organized, • Punctual, • Takes initiative, proactive, • Team Player, • Honesty/Integrity, • Flexible, • Calm under pressure, • "A Doer", persistence, • Problem solver, Strategic thinking, Creativity, • Analytical skills, • Clear and concise communication/Listening skills, • Quick Learner, Intelligence, • Follow through on commitments, • Enthusiastic, Friendly, Positive attitude, • Openness to advice and constructive criticism, • Prolonged standing/walking, • Occasional travel, • Multitasking, • Repetitive head, neck, hands wrists and arm motion/rotation, • Extensive reading, writing, typing required, • Lifting to 40lbs, • Frequent use of office administrative, computer and medical equipment, • 401(k) matching, • Dental insurance, • Employee discount, • Health insurance, • Life insurance, • Paid time off Include shift scheduleNot IncludedInclude budgeted hoursNot Included