MOHS Technician

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Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)

Are you ready to take your career to the next level in a vibrant and innovative healthcare environment? Stanford Health Care is on the lookout for a passionate MOHS Technician who thrives on making a difference in patients' lives. With a minimum of two years of experience as a MOHS Technician or Histotechnician, along with a valid Medical Assistant Certification, you have the skills we need to elevate our dermatology services.

Imagine stepping into a role where your skills in preparing and processing tissue specimens are not just valued but celebrated. In this fast-paced and collaborative environment, you'll work alongside a team of experts who are committed to pushing the boundaries of dermatological care. Your contributions will directly influence patient outcomes, making a real difference in their lives. If you're excited about the prospect of tackling new challenges and being part of a forward-thinking organization that champions innovation and compassion, we want to hear from you!

Join us at Stanford Health Care and be a vital part of transforming patient care for the better.

This is a Stanford Health Care job.

A Brief Overview

Embeds and cuts a wide variety of dermatologic tissue for Mohs Surgery including Mohs for Melanoma, DFSP, EMPD, and other non-melanoma skin cancers. Sections frozen embedded tissue at 1-7 microns and mounts on microscope slides. Performs a variety of staining techniques, including immunohistochemical procedure and hematoxylin and eosin stain for microscopic evaluation. A Mohs Tech completes daily work, resolving most technical problems that arise, and interprets policies in terms of established objectives and procedures.

Locations

Stanford Health Care

What you will do

* Embed tissue

* Cut frozen section blocks while maintaining a high-quality product.

* Cut high quality 3-7-micron sections of small and difficult tissue specimens

* Prepare non-melanoma Mohs blocks for permanent sections

* Properly dispose of liquid hazardous waste

* Comply with all applicable health and safety policies

* Perform quality control on sections and staining procedures to ensure a high-quality finished product

* Perform routine H&E stains.

* Complete daily H&E quality check

* Filing Mohs tissue slides

* Function as a PCC to assist in Mohs surgery.

* Performs other duties as requested

Education Qualifications

* High school diploma or GED equivalent

* Medical Assistant Certificate/Diploma from an approved school/institution or equivalent documented training

Experience Qualifications

* 1-2 years Medical Assistant experience

Required

* Entry level Mohs Tech experience Required

Required Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

* Knowledge of and ability to use and apply medical terminology in performing his/her duties.

* Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area.

* Ability to speak and write effectively at a level appropriate for the job.

* Ability to solve problems and identify solutions.

* Ability to demonstrate customer service skills in interactions with all patients, families, and staff, including high volume and stressful situations.

* Ability to work independently as well as an integral part of the patient care team.

* Ability to follow instructions and standard operating procedures.

* Ability to demonstrate business communication skills including speak and write effectively at a level appropriate for the job (including legible penmanship/handwriting, knowledge of grammar and syntax and ability to write clear and concise clinical reports)

* Ability to learn and grasp and update clinical knowledge on a regular basis (through Health Stream classes, continuing education and other work-related courses and training) to adapt to an ever-changing healthcare environment.

Licenses and Certifications

* BLS - Basic Life Support preferred

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

Physical Demands

* Frequent Sitting.

* Frequent Standing.

* Frequent Bending.

* Occasional Other. Occasionally walk, reach/work above shoulders, sort/file paperwork, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds. Rarely twist/stoop/squat, knee/crawl

Working Environment

* Seldom Other (please list each item under Comments):.

Working conditions:

work is primarily performed in a lab setting that is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Blood Borne Pathogens

* Category I - Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues

These principles apply to ALL employees:

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