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Provides support to KPMAS Mohs surgeon. This includes accurately preparing and processing histologic specimens for microscopic evaluation and review by the Mohs surgeon. Maintains appropriate quality controls, and ensures the department is operating in accordance with all standards set forth by OSHA, CLIA and other regulatory agencies.Essential Responsibilities:
Processes, embeds, cuts and stains quality frozen tissue specimens.
Performs and documents tests in compliance with quality control procedures and established parameters and standards.
Maintains appropriate quality controls, and ensures the department is operating in accordance with all standards set forth by OSHA, CLIA and other regulatory agencies.
Maintains histology equipment in good working order and troubleshoots equipment problems.
Works with the Mohs surgeon to resolve quality control, patient, or procedural problems.
Orders supplies related to the defined area.
Cross trains appropriate staff on job duties.
Consistently follows policies, procedures, and protocols at KP.
Maintains an extremely high level of confidentiality and follows HIPAA guidelines.
Responsible for delivering a high level of customer service in all in interactions with patients, providers, employees, vendors, and guests.
Assists in meeting and exceeding individual, team and organizational goals.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains yearly competencies.
Must be willing to travel to provide coverage in NOVA and also rotating to other surgical services in DCSM. This position also require training and working in virginia for the first year. Please note that you will be working in virginia ( falls church) for the first year and then move to gaithersburg.Basic Qualifications:Experience
Minimum one (1) year of experience (within the past five years) as a Mohs Histotechnician.
Education
Associates degree in histotechnology, medical technology, biological sciences or related field; or, a certificate of successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Histotechnician program is required.
License, Certification, Registration
Current American Heart Association BLS for Health Care Providers required.
Additional Requirements:
Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.
In order to work effectively with patients, must have effective interpersonal and communication skills and be able to stand, walk, bend, lift at least 50 pounds, hear, speak, and see.
Preferred Qualifications:
Maintenance of ASCP Histotechnican (HT) certification preferred.
Need an experience MOHS Histology technician to work with MOHS providers in MOHS surgery.
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.COMPANY: KAISERTITLE: Histology Technician - MOHSLOCATION: Gaithersburg, MarylandREQNUMBER: 898098External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.
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