Float Mohs Tissue Technician Part-time - Dermatology Burbank/Redondo Beach
Company: UCLA Health
Location: Burbank
Posted on: April 28, 2024
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Job Description:
Description
Join our dynamic team as a Mohs Technician, where you'll play a
crucial role under the guidance of the Dermatology Director and
Mohs Surgeon. Your expertise will extend to the use of special
stains and immunohistochemistry, ensuring a thorough understanding
of skin cancer cell identification, especially in melanoma cases.
You will maintain a safe lab environment according to OSHA
standards, using meticulous preparation, labeling, and storage of
slides. Be prepared to contribute to a collaborative team, work
independently, and adhere to hospital and university policies while
maintaining the highest standards of quality and efficiency. Your
dedication will be pivotal in shaping a cutting-edge approach to
dermatological care.
You will interact with faculty, residents and clinical staff to
solve any problems regarding worklists and other orders. Time and
type of assignments may vary upon department guidelines. You will
be required to work at multiple sites, be able to trouble shoot
when necessary and contribute to the goals of a team
environment.
Salary Range: $25.62 -$33.84/hourlyQualifications
Required:
Graduation from college with a major in an applicable natural
science; or two years of college courses in the natural sciences
plus two years of applicable experience; or an equivalent
combination of education and experience
BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
At least 6 months Mohs Tissue Technician laboratory experience.
Good organizational skills are needed to maintain work flow
Knowledge of CLIA laboratory protocol
Knowledge of methods for operating laboratory equipment
Knowledge of laboratory safety standards
Knowledge of CAP and JCAHO standards
Skills in accurate computer data entry in laboratory information
systems.
Ability to maintain all block logs
Print grossing sheets and labels for slides
Perform routine staining procedures including but not limited to
operating and maintaining slide staining.
Embed and cut tissue and place on the slide for staining.
Stain and cover slip slides for physician review.
Prepare for Mohs surgery by setting up cryostat, staining station,
and supplies.
Follow specimen protocols and procedures within required timeframes
for embedding frozen surgical specimens.
Maintain, document and troubleshoot equipment, reagents,
temperature logs and/or other supplies.
File surgical reports, photographs and slide
Ability to communicate with mutual respect and consideration for
diversity among individuals.
Performs other duties and tasks as requested by the supervisor
Ability to establish and maintain a cooperative working
relationship with faculty, supervisors, peers, and
customers/suppliers and patients.
Ability to work as a team member
Skill and ability to train and assess technical performance in the
Mohs technician/Mohs laboratory
Ability to adapt to changes in the work schedule when the
required.
Ability to work under pressure.
Ability to communicate effectively in the English language through
written and oral communication methods.
Ability to read technical documents, policies, procedures and other
materials related to work.
Skill in setting priorities, which accurately reflect the relative
importance of job responsibilities.
Ability to organize work and records with attention to detail,
accuracy and thoroughness
Skill in working independently and following through on assignments
with minimal supervision.
Ability to learn, retain and apply new information related to the
job.
Ability to facilitate and adapt to change.
Ability to recognize the needs of own area of responsibility as
well as the laboratory as a whole.
Manual dexterity to perform technical duties/tasks.
Ability to stand for extended periods of time
Ability to work with frequents interruptions.
Ability to maintain a neat, clean, organized work area.
Knowledge to know whether a poor stain can be "corrected."
Knowledge and ability to do a variation of special stains,
including Toluidine Blue
Ability to be punctual and maintain a satisfactory attendance
record.
Knowledge of infection control, ergonomic, chemical waste, and
glove fit regulations and all other General Safety procedures.
Recommended:
Active membership to American Society of Mohs Histotechnology and
National Society of Histotechnology
Mohs Technician Certificate
UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or
disabilities, and we proudly look to each person's unique
achievements and experiences to further set us apart.
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