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:

Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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