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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

• Mohs Technician Certificate

• 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.