Histotechnologist Mohs - Dermatology

Location:

Geisinger Healthplex Woodbine

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

No

Job Summary:

Processes and prepares tissue specimens for examination by Mohs surgeons.

Job Duties:

• Processes tissues on processing equipment or by manual methods to ensure proper fixation for examination.
• Identifies and determines proper orientation of tissue specimens and embeds specimens in cutting media to ensure proper alignment for sectioning.
• Performs microtomy at proper micron to render quality sections for diagnoses.
• Produces consistently good quality microscopic slides that can be readily reviewed and interpreted by the Mohs surgeons.
• Performs routine and special staining procedures as required to distinguish cells and organisms for diagnostic examination.
• Maintains equipment, participates in established preventive maintenance program, and alerts supervisor of any equipment problems.
• Assists in proper handling and storage of supplies, notifies supervisor when inventory is low.
• Assists with department's Quality Improvement program through active participation in patient specimen identification and quality tracking measures.
• Assists in the evaluation and validation of new instruments and new technologies as needed.
• Participation in completion of assigned initial and subsequent competency assessment examinations required and maintains working knowledge of applicable Laboratory Information System programs and system changes.
• Participates in the training and orientation of new employees.
• Travel to other Mohs labs within the Dermatology service line, up to 50%

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details:

• Hours   7:00 a.m. - 3:30- p.m. or 7:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. depending on work load.

• Travel: to other Mohs labs within the Dermatology service line, up to 50%

• Weekends: None

• Required: Graduate from Specialty Training Program,

• Preferred: Certified Histotechnician – American Society for Clinical Pathology preferred upon hire

• Preferred Experience: Minimum 1 yr Laboratory

 

Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and excel both personally and professionally. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves. To learn more: https://jobs.geisinger.org/diversity  

Benefits of working at Geisinger: 

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one  

• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents   

• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)   

• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage   

• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions