Mohs Histotechnician

At Anne Arundel Dermatology we give exceptional care - to our patients and to eachother. 

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Founded 50+ years ago with a mission to provide the highest quality and full spectrum of medical, surgical, and esthetic skin care services to each and every one of its patients, Anne Arundel Dermatology has assembled the finest group of dermatologists in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern states. With 250+ clinicians and 110+ locations in 7 states, we’re thriving, growing, and looking to add talented individuals to our team!

Why join Anne Arundel Dermatology?

We are committed to continual training and education for our physicians and staff. We are on top of the latest developments in dermatology including ongoing research, emerging treatments, new medications and prevention methods. You can find more than just a job with Anne Arundel Dermatology. We believe in providing our new associates with intensive hands on training and long-term career growth opportunities from within.

Schedule: Monday-Thursday

Hours: 6:45a-4:30p/5p 

Job Summary: Reporting to the Practice Manager, the Histotechnician is responsible for following the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, and reporting and maintaining records of patient test results. Histotechnician keeps the Manager and Physicians regularly informed about the work in progress and any problems that may occur. 

Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Prepares and processes tissue specimens for frozen section analysis during Mohs surgery.
• Accurately logs and labels patient specimens following established protocols.
• Embeds, cuts, and stains frozen tissue sections using cryostat and staining equipment.
• Ensures high-quality slide preparation for same-day review by the Mohs surgeon.
• Maintains equipment and ensures proper function of cryostat, staining equipment, and other lab instruments.
• Assists with maintenance of specimen records, slide filing, and general lab organization.
• Monitors inventory levels and orders supplies as needed to ensure uninterrupted workflow.
• Adheres to safety and infection control protocols.
• Participates in quality assurance and continuous improvement activities as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the Mohs surgical team.

Education and Experience: 

• HT(ASCP) certification or eligible preferred; equivalent Mohs histotech experience acceptable.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience preparing frozen sections in a Mohs surgery setting strongly preferred.
• Experience in embedding, cutting, staining, and troubleshooting frozen tissue specimens required.

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Must have the skills equivalent to those taught in an accredited Histotechnology program.  
• If hired in a Mohs lab, must be qualified as high complexity testing personnel under CLIA regulations. 
• Basic knowledge and understanding of computers.  
• Ability to read and understand written protocols, lab reference manuals, and memos.  
• Manage large volumes of work accurately.  
• Effective interpersonal skills. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds at times. 

Full time employees (defined as regularly working at least 30 hours per week) are eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance – effective 1^st of the month after date of start
• Short-term and long-term disability, Voluntary life (employee, spouse, and child), Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity – Effective the 1^st of the month following date of hire
• Company provided Basic Life/AD&D insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Retirement Savings account
• Employee discount on cosmetic services and products