Mohs Histotechnologist Sr VCU Health Procedural Dermatology at Stony Point Days

Mohs Histotechnologist Senior

The Mohs Histotechnologist Senior provides quality Mohs histology services for the Department of Dermatology to all customers within and outside the environment. The Mohs Histotechnologist Senior performs routine histology techniques and problem solves as necessary with direction from supervisor as needed.

Essential Job Functions

Leadership

Demonstrates the ability to lead as a Mohs Histotechnologist Senior with regard to workflow, scheduling and troubleshooting within the Mohs Histology laboratory. Demonstrates the ability to act as supervisor of the Mohs Histology laboratory in absence of supervisor. Demonstrates the ability to maintain necessary solutions for histology techniques, storing as appropriately required. Demonstrates the ability to troubleshoot any irregularities in stains. Demonstrates the ability to keep quality control records of daily staining and equipment maintenance.

Grossing

Demonstrates the ability to accession and gross fresh tissue specimens for Mohs surgery. Demonstrates the ability to assess tissue for irregularities and texture. Demonstrates the ability to dissect, ink, and map how patient tissue is processed to maintain orientation. Verifies specimen orientation with surgeon as needed. Performs relaxing incisions to facilitate embedding of complete margin.

Staining

Demonstrates the ability to perform routine H&E staining so results and time for completion are consistent with SOP. Demonstrates troubleshooting capabilities with any irregularities in stains. Demonstrates the ability to maintain necessary solutions, storing as appropriately required. Demonstrates the ability to wash glassware properly and keeps quality controls records of daily staining.

Cryotomy

Demonstrates the ability to perform routine cryotomy for fresh frozen H & E slides. Demonstrates the ability to complete fresh frozen tissue sectioning within a consistent TAT as established within SOP. Demonstrates the ability to maintain cryostat and other lab equipment with daily routine maintenance. Demonstrates the ability to record all required data for workload and quality control records. Demonstrates the ability to coverslip, label and distributes slides checking that each slide is labeled correctly according to the matching requisition as required. Demonstrates the ability to wash glassware properly as required.

Embedding

Demonstrates the capabilities to process and embed tissue samples. Demonstrates the ability to orient tissue as protocol dictates. Demonstrates the ability to maintain solutions and equipment involved utilizing quality control records.

Filing & Supply Inventory

Demonstrates the ability to file slides numerically for proper storage. Demonstrates the ability to pull the appropriate slides as requested. Demonstrates the ability to label slide storage drawers consecutively. Demonstrates the knowledge of appropriate slide storage. Demonstrates the ability to place new supplies in appropriate storage. Demonstrates the ability to restock supplies. Demonstrates the ability to maintain inventory of laboratory supplies using established guidelines to ordering/reordering as needed via the Health System's supply procurement website.

Continuing Education

Demonstrates the attendance or completion of the required number of hours per year of continuing education including any mandated training required by the Department or VCU Health System. Demonstrates the ability to successfully complete competency assessment within time frame determined within the Department.

Miscellaneous Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned and/or participates in special projects in order to support the mission of VCUHS and Department. Provides assistance to team members. Accepts alternate assignments, as required, graciously.

Patient Population:

Demonstrates knowledge and related competencies of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age, specific needs and to provide the equitable care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

Neonates (0-4 weeks), Infant (1-12 months), Pediatrics (1-12 years), Adolescents (13-17 years), Adults (18-64 years), Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Employment Qualifications

Required Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree in Biological Science

Required Licensure/Certification: Certified as a Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HLT) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology*

*Required within 18 months of promotion to the Mohs Histotechnologist Senior position.

Minimum Qualifications: Required Qualifications:

Minimum of three (3) years of clinical work experience as a Mohs Histotechnologist

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Ability to work independently with direction from Supervisor as indicated.

Ability to troubleshoot Mohs laboratory issues.

Cultural Responsiveness: Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: N/A

Working Conditions:

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*

May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*

*Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Physical Requirements: Physical Demands: Lifting/Carrying (0-50 lbs); Push/Pull (0-50 lbs.); Bending Work Position: Sitting, Walking, Standing

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards: Physical Requirements:

Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination); Repetitive arm/hand movements; Finger dexterity

Mental/Sensory - Emotional: Mental/Sensory: Strong Recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical Thinking

Emotional: Fast-paced environment, Steady Pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change