Mohs Tech-Derm Moh Surgery Center
Company: UCHealth
Location: Arvada
Posted on: January 19, 2023
Job Description:
Description Unit: Dermatology MOH SurgeryLocation: UCHealth
Metro DenverWork Schedule: Full Time DaysMinimum Experience:
Preferred: 1 year of experience in med-surg. 1 year of experience
as a Mohs Tech or Histotech.Summary:Assists Mohs surgeon or
dermatopathologist with extraction of tissue during microscopically
controlled excision of skin cancers. Prepares and processes tissue
sections for microscopic viewing. Provides care to patients while
under supervision of provider or nurse.Responsibilities:
- Prepares tissue sections for examination by using complex
techniques and procedures such as: embedding, precise positioning,
cutting minute pieces of frozen tissue and serial sections.
- Performs work for microscopic differentiation and complex
processes such as alteration and standardization of chemical
solutions and staining reaction control to achieve precise results.
Cuts and stains frozen sections for rapid diagnosis during surgery.
Operates and maintains cryostat machine.
- Prepares slides for filing and organizes slide storage.
Monitors and stocks supplies. Cleans and restocks rooms.
- Operates steam autoclave. Prepares sterile surgical trays.
Places patients in rooms and ensures correct supplies are
available.Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills,
decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal
supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and
take appropriate action.Requirements:
- Credentials:Essential:* Basic Life Support
- Other information:Minimum Required Education: High School
diploma or GED. Completion of Medical Assistant program through an
accredited school or program that meets the criteria of a medical
assistant program, such as a military-prepared corpsman or
medic.Required Licensure/Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS)
Healthcare Provider.Minimum Experience: Preferred: 1 year of
experience in med-surg. 1 year of experience as a Mohs Tech or
Histotech.
- BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red
Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before
start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of
hire. All life support certification cards must be issued by either
the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for
the Professional Rescuer. (American Red Cross for the Professional
Rescuer is only good upon hire and all renewals will need to be
through an American Heart Association sanctioned course.)Are you a
RN New Grad? Visit
https://www.uchealth.org/professionals/residencies/ to find out
about our exciting New Grad opportunities!The pay range for this
position is:$20.87 - $27.13/ hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's
relevant experience.UCHealth offers a Five Year Incentive Bonus to
recognize employee's contributions to our success in quality,
patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and
tenure with UCHealth. The bonus accumulates annually each October
and is paid out in October following completion of five years'
employment.UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and
comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits
included in this package are full medical, dental and vision
coverage; retirement plans; paid time off; employer-paid life and
disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options;
tuition and continuing education reimbursement; and a full suite of
voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection and pet
insurance. Our employees and their family members have full access
to our Employee Assistance Program, which includes up to 5 free
counseling visits and work/life solutions, such as one free legal
consultation. In addition, other emotional counseling support is
available depending upon their need.At UCHealth, we do things
differentlyWe believe in something different: a focus on the
individuality of every person. In big ways and small, we exist to
improve the extraordinary lives of all those we serve. As
Colorado's largest and most innovative health care system, we as a
team deliver on the commitment to provide the best possible
experience for our patients and their families. We foster a true
human connection and give people the freedom to live extraordinary
lives. A career at UCHealth is more than a job, it's a
passion.Going beyond quality requires the perfect balance of
talent, integrity, drive and intellectual curiosity. We are looking
for individuals who recognize, like us, that the world of medicine
is ever-changing and are motivated to do what is right, not what is
easy. We support creativity and curiosity so that each of us can
find the extraordinary qualities within ourselves. At UCHealth,
we'll do everything in our power to make sure you grow and have a
meaningful career. There's no limits to your potential here.Be
Extraordinary. Join Us Today!UCHealth recognizes and appreciates
the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment
and diversity can offer our institution. As an affirmative
action/equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making
all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant
shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or
privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against
because of the individual's race, creed, color, religion, gender,
national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability,
sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic
information or veteran status. UCHealth does not discriminate
against any "qualified applicant with a disability" as defined
under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable
accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the
organization.
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