This position delivers an excellent customer service experience in a dermatological office setting. Under the direction of the Mohs Surgeon/Mohs Lab Director, prepares, embeds, freezes, cuts and stains tissue received from surgery. This position requires travel to our Brunswick and Portland offices.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Receives and organizes incoming specimens.
· Properly performs grossing techniques to ink and embed tissue ensuring complete representation of vital surgical margins and maintain proper orientation.
· Prepares sections of human tissue for immediate examination using rapid tissue processing and frozen section technique to freeze, cut, mount and stain tissue specimen received from surgery.
· Perform initial screening to ensure tissue preparation meets laboratory requirements.
· Reports deviations from norm or any abnormalities to the Mohs surgeon for further study.
· Documents daily equipment maintenance and temperature checks. Reports any needed repairs to the Lab Manager.
· Performs Quality Assurance testing as specified in the Laboratory Procedures.
· Orders reagents and all other laboratory material to ensure adequate supplies.
· Evaluates equipment and reagent systems as specified in the Laboratory Procedures.
· Maintains manual and computerized logbooks and slide files.
· Maintains Laboratory Procedures in compliance with CLIA and State of Maine regulations.
· Treats staff, physicians, visitors and patients with dignity and respect.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
· Knowledge of lab design and operation.
· Minimum of two to five years of experience in a Mohs lab setting preferred.
· Maintain professional certification if applicable.
· Excellent oral communication skills.
· Able to demonstrate independent judgment and initiative appropriately.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
· High School Diploma or equivalent.
· HT (ASCP) certification a plus.
· Minimum of two to five years of experience in a Mohs lab setting preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
