Per Diem MOHS Technician - Dermatology, Greenlawn, Long Island, New York, Days, Offsite - Mount Sinai Health System : Job Details

Under general supervision of Mohs surgeon, maps, mounts, cuts and stains frozen section using Mohs technique. Must validate and verify all testing per quality assurance/CQI standards; reports abnormal variations to dermatologist. Receives, labels and processes specimens, entering or verifying registration of requisite data in section computerized system. Sets up, adjusts, and operates all cryostat. Follows daily maintenance and quality assurance/CQI procedures in accordance with established institutional and CLIA regulatory protocols. Maintains cleanliness of equipment and general working area, stocking clinical supplies. Ensures proper equipment operation, reporting problems to Mohs surgeon. Provides support to patient areas serving all age groups via clinical testing of patient specimens in accordance with quality assurance guidelines and set procedures.

• Under supervision of Mohs surgeon maps, mounts, cuts and stains frozen section using Mohs technique in accordance with policies and procedures. Completes all required documentation and performs all required quality assurance/CQI procedures. Logs, enters, verifies and validates all requisite data in computerized clinical system/manual records.
• Under supervision of Mohs surgeon may receive, label and process patient specimens, entering requisite information into section computerized system in accordance with established procedures. Completes all documentation and logs all information in accordance with set procedures.
• Performs ongoing daily quality assurance/CQI functions in accordance with established policies and procedures to ensure safety/environmental/infection control and compliance with CLIA accreditation/regulatory guidelines.
• Provides support functions maintaining work area quality; maintains files and statistics. May answer telephones for area and record messages. Maintains clean work station and equipment and maintains stock of clinical supplies.
• Assists Mohs surgeon and performs related duties as assigned or required as professional technologist.

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Prior work experience of six months is desired in order to gain familiarity on-the-job with clinical techniques. Should be familiar with Mohs equipment. New technologists require period of 30 days in order to orient themselves to techniques and work area.

Good interpersonal manner important during delivery of patient support in order to ensure harmonious provision of testing services. Must respond appropriately to inquiries from relevant clinicians.

Work requires manual dexterity for use of computer keyboard and computerized equipment. Light lifting of clinical supplies may be required. Adequate physical control necessary when required to perform venipuncture.

Working Conditions:

Incumbents work under clinical conditions, which involve exposure to tissue and bio hazardous substances. Incumbents required to wear requisite protective equipment during specimen handling/processing. Potential exposure to toxic materials.

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $19 - $35.294 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.