Mohs Histotechnician - Bellevue, WA

Job description

**Position Summary:** The Moh's Histotechnician plays a vital role in supporting the Mohs surgeon by ensuring accurate and efficient preparation of tissue specimens. This includes assisting with specimen grossing, tissue processing, embedding, cutting, staining, and maintaining a clean and well-functioning laboratory environment. **Pay and Hourss:** Pay range is - $30 - $45 hourly Depending on experience. Hours are Monday - Friday, 8 hours daily. **Essential Functions:** To perform effectively in this role, the candidate must fulfill the following duties with or without reasonable accommodations: - Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of histology, laboratory procedures, and quality control standards. - Embed, cut, stain, and mount tissue specimens efficiently and in adherence to established policies, procedures, and laboratory standards. - Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills to interact effectively with superiors, peers, physicians, and patients. - Maintain strong organizational abilities and proficiency in relevant computer applications. **Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:** - 24 semester hours in medical laboratory technology courses, OR - 24 semester hours in science courses, with at least 6 hours in chemistry, 6 hours in biology, and 12 hours in a combination of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology. - Associate degree in chemical or biological sciences or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution. - Completion of 60 semester hours (or equivalent) from an accredited institution. - Minimum of 1 year of experience working with Mohs procedures. - Certification as a Histotechnologist (HTL, ASCP) or Histotechnician (HT, ASCP). - Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and laboratory equipment operation. This role requires a proactive, dependable, and detail-oriented individual with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic healthcare environment. The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong commitment to patient care and operational excellence. **Physical and Mental Demands:** The physical and mental demands described below are representative of those required to perform this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities: - Physical Requirements: - Occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods. - Use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms. - Occasionally required to climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, or crawl. - Occasionally lift, push, pull, or move up to 20 pounds. - Vision Requirements: - Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. **Note:** *This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the role. Additional responsibilities may be assigned, or duties modified by the department supervisor based on operational needs.*