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Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)

This is a Stanford Health Care job.

A Brief Overview

Embeds and cuts a wide variety of dermatologic tissue for Mohs Surgery including Mohs for Melanoma, DFSP, EMPD, and other non-melanoma skin cancers. Sections frozen embedded tissue at 1-7 microns and mounts on microscope slides. Performs a variety of staining techniques, including immunohistochemical procedure and hematoxylin and eosin stain for microscopic evaluation. A Mohs Tech completes daily work, resolving most technical problems that arise, and interprets policies in terms of established objectives and procedures.

Locations

Stanford Health Care

What you will do

+ Proficiency of level I technician skills

+ Perform special stains such as IHC, Mart-1, and CK7

+ Performs complex and unusual procedures requiring knowledge and skills gained through experience.

+ Ink tissue according to inking legend and LIP preference

+ Draw specimen diagram on Mohs map according to tissue received

+ Prepare non-melanoma and melanoma Mohs blocks for permanent sections

+ Inputting and filing Mohs maps

+ Maintain daily logs (i.e. cryostat maintenance, ambient temp logs, stainer log etc.)

+ Troubleshoot equipment issues and issues tissue as needed

+ Performs other duties as requested

Education Qualifications

+ High School Diploma or GED equivalent Required

+ Medical Assistant Certificate/Diploma from an approved school/institution or equivalent documented training Required

+ Bachelor’s Degree in a related field Preferred

+ Histology Technician or Histotechnologist Preferred

Experience Qualifications

+ 2-3 years of Mohs Tech experience

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

+ Knowledge of and ability to use and apply medical terminology in performing his/her duties.

+ Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area.

+ Ability to speak and write effectively at a level appropriate for the job.

+ Ability to solve problems and identify solutions.

+ Ability to demonstrate customer service skills in interactions with all patients, families, and staff, including high volume and stressful situations.

+ Ability to work independently as well as an integral part of the patient care team.

+ Ability to follow instructions and standard operating procedures.

+ Ability to demonstrate business communication skills including speak and write effectively at a level appropriate for the job (including legible penmanship/handwriting, knowledge of grammar and syntax and ability to write clear and concise clinical reports)

+ Ability to learn and grasp and update clinical knowledge on a regular basis (through HealthStream classes, continuing education and other work-related courses and training) to adapt to an ever-changing healthcare environment.

Licenses and Certifications

+ BLS - Basic Life Support .

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

Physical Demands

+ Frequent Sitting.

+ Frequent Standing.

+ Frequent Bending.

+ Occasional Other. _Occasionally walk, reach/work above shoulders, sort/file paperwork, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds. Rarely twist/stoop/squat, knee/crawl_

Working Environment

+ Seldom Other (please list each item under Comments):. _Working conditions: work is primarily performed in a lab setting that is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job._

Blood Borne Pathogens

+ Category I - Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues

These principles apply to ALL employees:

SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience

_Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery._

_You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:_

+ Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care

+ Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health

+ Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in** **all of** **its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $51.33 - $57.82 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.

At Stanford Health Care, we seek to provide patients with the very best in diagnosis and treatment, with outstanding quality, compassion and coordination. With an unmatched track record of scientific discovery, technological innovation and translational medicine, Stanford Medicine physicians are pioneering leading edge therapies today that will change the way health care is delivered tomorrow.

As part of our spirit of discovery, we also leverage our deep relationships with luminary Silicon Valley companies to develop new ways to deliver preeminent patient care.

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