Mohs Surgical and Tissue Processing Technician

Job Summary :

The Mohs surgical and tissue processing technician will assist in prepping the patient for surgery, assisting the surgeon during the surgery as well as receiving, processing and preparing frozen 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 have experience as a surgical technician and / or as a Mohs tissue processing technician. Or a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

Job duties and functions :

• Demonstrates a solid understanding of skin cancers and how Mohs surgery affects patient outcomes.
• Records all pre-procedure documentation including consents, medications, allergies and health history.
• Stocks and prepares exam rooms and surgical trays to the specifications of each surgeon.
• Assists the physician throughout the procedure by properly positioning the patient, handling instruments, numbing, suturing, bleeding control, cauterizing as well as providing support with excisions and biopsies.
• Performs frozen sections of surgical tissue for microscopic examination by the MOHS surgeon.
• Verifies specimen validity, identification and requisition.
• Maintains all documentation for CLIA and CAP.
• 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 CAP, CLIA, HIPAA and OSHA regulations at all times specifically with waste disposal and specimen integrity practices.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

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 :

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.