- Location
- Allentown, PA - 3151Walbert Ave, United States of America
- Type
- Part-time
- Department
- IT
- Source
- Workday
Description
St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.
The Mohs Technologist is responsible for the accurate processing, embedding, sectioning, and staining of fresh skin tissue using a cryostat to produce high‑quality microscope slides for Mohs micrographic surgery. This role requires the ability to work efficiently under strict time constraints to support real-time surgical decision-making. The ideal candidate demonstrates expert knowledge of histologic techniques, maintains laboratory equipment, and exhibits exceptional attention to detail and manual dexterity. Strict adherence to CLIA, OSHA, and all applicable laboratory safety standards is required.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Tissue Processing: Accurately embed, section, and stain frozen tissue specimens in a timely manner to support Mohs micrographic surgery.
Slide Preparation: Prepare and coverslip histologic slides for immediate review by the Mohs surgeon.
Laboratory Maintenance: Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment, with particular emphasis on cryostats and staining instruments.
Documentation: Maintain precise specimen records, map tissue samples, and accurately document patient and case information.
Safety and Compliance: Adhere strictly to CLIA, OSHA, HIPAA, and all applicable regulatory and safety standards.
Operational Support: Set up the laboratory environment, monitor inventory, and ensure adequate supplies are maintained to support daily operations.
EDUCATION:
AS or BS; HT or HTL ASCP Certification preferred.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Previous experience in anatomic pathology preferred.
Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!
