Description

Mohs Technician

Job Summary

Tareen Dermatology is seeking a full-time Mohs Technician to join our growing histology laboratory. This newly created position supports dermatologic diagnosis and treatment through accurate tissue preparation, frozen section processing, staining, and specimen orientation.

The Mohs Technician works closely with Mohs surgeons, pathologists, and laboratory colleagues to prepare high-quality slides while maintaining specimen integrity, accurate documentation, and laboratory quality standards.

Position Details

• Pay: $27.00–$35.00 per hour, commensurate with experience
• Job type: Full-time, non-exempt
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, daytime hours; no weekends or holidays
• Location: Roseville, with required travel Faribault, Lakeville, and Hudson (WI). 

Requirements

Education and Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in a science-related field.
• Must meet applicable Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) qualifications for high-complexity testing personnel under 42 CFR § 493.1489, including education and training appropriate to the duties performed.
• For candidates qualifying through the equivalent education and training pathway, requirements include at least 60 semester hours from an accredited institution, with either:
  
  • 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses; or
  • 24 semester hours of science courses, including 6 hours of chemistry, 6 hours of biology, and 12 hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination.
• That equivalency pathway also requires an approved or accredited clinical laboratory training program or at least three months of documented laboratory training in each specialty in which high-complexity testing is performed.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work closely with others.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Fine manual dexterity and excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently with accountability and reliability.
• Ability to produce accurate results under time constraints.
• Flexibility to accommodate schedule adjustments and work at other clinic locations as needed.
• Commitment to following Tareen Dermatology policies, procedures, and applicable compliance requirements, including those addressing fraud and abuse.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience in medical dermatology, a laboratory setting, or Mohs surgery.

Responsibilities

Specimen Preparation and Processing

• Receive, identify, label, and accession specimens, maintaining accurate Mohs maps and logs.
• Perform grossing and dissection of skin and Mohs specimens according to laboratory procedures.
• Maintain accurate tissue orientation and mapping throughout specimen preparation.
• Prepare, embed, cut, stain, and preserve tissue sections for microscopic examination by a pathologist or Mohs surgeon.
• Prepare Mohs frozen sections for immediate examination according to established procedures.
• Perform special stains, including immunohistochemistry.
• Prepare laboratory solutions accurately and label them appropriately.

Laboratory Operations and Quality Assurance

• Perform assigned duties across the pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic phases of histology and Mohs processing.
• Operate microscopes, cryostats, H&E linear stainers, and other laboratory equipment.
• Troubleshoot technical issues affecting specimen preparation, staining, and equipment performance.
• Monitor quality control and maintain complete, accurate laboratory logs.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, instruments, supplies, and inventory.

Documentation and Compliance

• Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with laboratory policies and applicable state, federal, and professional requirements.
• Protect patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements.
• Follow OSHA requirements, laboratory safety standards, and established procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly pay: $27.00–$35.00, commensurate with experience.
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, daytime hours.
• No weekends or holidays.

Mission Statement:

The mission for Tareen Dermatology is to provide compassionate, state of art dermatologic care to each patient with emphasis on early diagnosis, patient education, and comprehensive skincare.

Our vision is to exceed the patient’s expectations by providing individualized, expert, and ethical care. We seek to be a leader in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology and to always give back through service in our community.

Tareen Dermatology is an E-Verify employer. As part of the hiring process, we use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.