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Job Summary

Our client is seeking a dedicated Histotechnologist. This role is crucial to the Mohs lab workflow and involves assisting the physician with patient care by processing tissue samples. Key responsibilities include embedding, microtomy, staining, grossing, and general tissue processing. The Histotechnologist is a vital team member responsible for ensuring the efficiency and rapid turnaround of all histology samples, collaborating closely with the Lead Mohs Histotech to maintain optimal quality control and accurate processing, thereby supporting clinical care, research, and education goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Freezing and staining frozen tissue sections and cutting with the cryostat
• Labeling, filing and storing slides
• Prepares inventories and handles solutions and reagents used in the Mohs lab
• Disposing stains and cleaning glass containers
• Assists laboratory management in maintaining Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program (CLEP) requirements to maintain laboratory permit
• Maintaining and recording daily temperatures of the cryostat
• Maintaining laboratory record keeping; helps update Standard Operating Procedure Manual (SOPM) and daily log books
• Participating in studies by maintaining proper records
• Ensuring a safe environment in the lab in accordance with OSHA standards (i.e. changing fume hood filters, safety glasses, gloves, etc.)
• Covering Mohs histotech in lead histotechs absence
• Performing other related duties necessary for laboratory compliance with regulatory agencies

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a MOHS lab required
• Certification in MOHS histology required
• Licensed by a State Department of Education as a Histotechnologist, Clinical Laboratory Technologist, Clinical Laboratory Technician, or Pathologist’s Assistant required
• Familiarity with EPIC preferred

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a MOHS lab

Skills

• Mohs histology
• Tissue processing (embedding, microtomy, staining, grossing)
• Cryostat operation
• Laboratory record keeping
• Adherence to safety standards (OSHA)
• Experience with EPIC preferred

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or High School diploma with an equivalent of histotechnical education, training, and work experience required
• Certification in MOHS histology required
• Licensed by a State Department of Education as a Histotechnologist, Clinical Laboratory Technologist, Clinical Laboratory Technician, or Pathologist’s Assistant required

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

Required Employment / Compliance Language

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Medix Overview:

With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.

Any required state or Joint Commission training is compensated at the state or local minimum wage rate.

^*As a job position within our Allied division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: providing direct patient care, accessing medical and confidential records, accessing and administering prescription medication or other drugs, working within a clinical setting, handling sharp instruments, conducting medical procedures, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.