Suncoast Skin Solutions

Providing medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology

Mohs Technician

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeOcala, FL, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma is required; an associate degree or higher is preferred.
Knowledge of computer programs and electronic medical record systems.
Customer service experience and strong verbal communication skills.
Mohs technician or histotechnician experience is preferred.
Ability to perform 10–15 cases per day and travel between practice locations.
Maintain a valid driver's license for driving the Mohs van.
Perform prolonged standing and walking, multitask, and complete repetitive head, neck, hand, wrist, and arm movements.
Extensive reading, writing, and typing are required; lift up to 40 pounds and frequently use office administrative, computer, and medical equipment.
Work around laboratory chemicals.
Maintain confidentiality, document accurately, and follow guidelines for releasing patient information.
Practice within the scope of education, training, and personal capabilities; comply with federal and state health care legislation and regulations, including OSHA, HIPAA, and CLIA.
Attend team meetings and mandatory in-service training and education.
Maintain consistent attendance and punctuality and adhere to time-clock procedures.

Responsibilities

Maintain efficient Mohs laboratories and comply with federal and state regulatory requirements and guidelines for histopathology labs in a physician practice.
Maintain par levels of tissue-processing supplies and monitor inventory, requisitioning supplies before depletion and keeping laboratory supplies stocked.
Ensure capital laboratory equipment is maintained according to industry and regulatory standards; track routine maintenance and troubleshoot problems.
Submit reports to the Lab Director in a timely manner and complete other duties and special projects as assigned.
Operate the laboratory computer system to accession specimens and correctly label specimen containers and requisitions.
Prepare cassettes and slides for patient specimens.
Prepare human tissue sections for immediate microscopic examination and diagnosis using frozen-section technique, including grossing, inking, freezing, cutting, mounting, and staining tissue received from surgery.
Operate computerized laboratory equipment to fix, dehydrate, and infiltrate tissue specimens with wax for preservation and study by a pathologist.
Prepare slides using routine hematoxylin and eosin stain and examine slides under a microscope to ensure tissue preparation meets laboratory requirements.
Process recuts and additional stains requested by a surgeon or pathologist.
Prepare frozen tissue for permanent fixation and processing so it can be embedded, sectioned, stained, and labeled for an offsite pathologist to read.
Perform required daily quality control and quality assurance tests, maintain documentation and logs, and troubleshoot problems.
File slides, reports, and laboratory results, and retrieve blocks, slides, and requisitions in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
Operate, clean, and sterilize laboratory equipment, glassware, and instruments, and maintain a clean workstation.
Assist the Laboratory Manager with preparation for regulatory agency inspections.
Safely operate the frozen van and transport specimens, supplies, equipment, and pathology reports; obey traffic laws and maintain the van in working condition.
Check the generator oil level and restock supplies before frozen-section trips; clean and wipe countertops after each day of frozen sections; clean stainer containers biweekly in a 10% bleach solution; defrost, clean, and oil the cryostat monthly; sweep the frozen truck daily; and replace counter liners when needed.
Recognize and respect cultural diversity, adapt communication to each individual's ability to understand, use professional telephone etiquette and medical terminology appropriately, and treat patients and coworkers with compassion, empathy, and mutual respect.
Conduct oneself in accordance with the employee handbook.

Desired Qualifications

An associate degree or higher.
Mohs technician or histotechnician experience.

Job Description

Job Title: Traveling Mohs Technician

Position Type: Full Time

Travel: Required - The Traveling Mohs Technician will primarily provide coverage in our Ocala and Lecanto locations while serving as a regional resource for our Leesburg, Mount Dora, and The Villages offices. This position requires flexibility to travel between locations to support vacation coverage, scheduled absences, and other business needs, helping ensure continuity of exceptional patient care across the practice.

Job Description: To maintain efficient Mohs lab(s) within Suncoast. Maintain compliance with all federal and state regulatory entities and guidelines governing the operation of histopathology labs within a physician practice environment.

Experienced Mohs Tech needed - Must be able to do 10-15 cases per day and travel.

Role and Responsibilities

Clinical and Administrative

Maintain par levels for all supplies required for the processing of tissue
Ensures that all required maintenance of capital equipment used in the laboratory is performed according to industry and regulatory standards
Submits reports to the Lab Director in a timely manner
Maintains valid drivers license for driving the Mohs van
Other duties and special projects as assigned by the Lab Director
Operates laboratory computer system to accession specimens and correctly affixes labels to specimen containers and requisitions.
Prepares cassettes and slides for the corresponding patient specimens
Prepares sections of human tissue for immediate microscopic examination and patient diagnosis, using frozen section technique to gross, ink, freeze, cut, mount and stain tissue specimen received from surgery
Operates computerized laboratory equipment to fix, dehydrate, and infiltrate with wax, tissue specimens to be preserved for study by a Pathologist
Prepares slides using routine hematoxylin and eosin stain to enhance visibility under microscope
Examines slides under microscope to ensure tissue preparation meets established laboratory requirements
Processes recuts and additional stains as requested by a Surgeon and/or Pathologist
Prepares frozen tissue for permanent fixation and processing that will be embedded, sectioned, stained and labeled so the slide can be read by an offsite pathologist
Performs daily Quality Control and Quality Assurance tests as required and maintains all necessary documentation and logs Troubleshoots any problems as necessary
Should maintain laboratory equipment and track all routine maintenance performed
Files slides, reports and laboratory results and retrieves blocks, slides, and requisitions in accordance with State and Federal guidelines
Monitors inventory, requisitions supplies prior to depletion, stocks and maintains laboratory supplies
Operates, cleans, and sterilizes laboratory equipment, glassware, and instruments. Maintains a clean workstation
Assists Laboratory Manager in preparation for regulatory agency inspections
Operates frozen van in a safe and courteous manner while providing safe and secure transportation of specimens, supplies, equipment and pathology reports
Obeys traffic laws
Maintains frozen van in top working condition as follows:
The histologist will check the oil level on the generator before heading out to perform frozen section
The histologist will check and restock supplies as needed before heading out to perform frozen section
Clean and wipe down all countertops with a CaviWipes disinfecting towelettes after each day of frozen sections
Remove and clean stainer containers bi weekly in a 10% bleach solution
Defrost and clean and oil the cryostat on a monthly basis
Sweep out the frozen truck daily
Replace counter liners when needed

Professional

Demonstrates initiative and responsibility
Able to perform repetitive tasks without loss of focus
Adheres to ethical principles
Time Management
Adapts to change
Attends all team meetings and mandatory in-service training/education

Communication

Recognizes and respects cultural diversity
Adapts communication to individual’s ability to understand
Uses professional, pleasant telephone etiquette
Uses medical terminology appropriately
Treats all patients and co-workers with compassion, empathy, and mutual respect
Projects a professional manner and image
Consistent attendance and punctuality
Adherence to time clock procedures

Legal

Maintains confidentiality and documents accurately
Uses appropriate guidelines for releasing patient information
Practices within the scope of education, training, and personal capabilities
Conducts self in accordance with Suncoast’s Employee Handbook.
Maintains awareness of federal and state health care legislation and regulations; OSHA, HIPAA, and CLIA

Core Competencies

Efficiency
Attention to details
Organized
Punctual
Takes initiative, proactive
Team Player
Honesty/Integrity
Flexible
Calm under pressure
“A Doer”, persistence
Problem solver, Strategic thinking, Creativity
Analytical skills
Clear and concise communication/Listening skills
Quick Learner, Intelligence
Follow through on commitments
Enthusiastic, Friendly, Positive attitude
Openness to advice and constructive criticism
Strong work ethic

Physical Demands

Prolonged standing/walking
Occasional travel
Multitasking
Repetitive head, neck, hands wrists and arm motion/rotation
Extensive reading, writing, typing required
Lifting to 40lbs
Frequent use of office administrative, computer and medical equipment
Exposure to lab chemicals

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work setting:

In-person

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

High school diploma, AS degree or higher preferred. Knowledgeable in computer programs, EMR systems, customer service, excellent verbal communication skills. Mohs tech/Histotech experience preferred

About the Company

Suncoast Skin Solutions

Providing medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology

Suncoast Skin Solutions is a network of dermatology clinics in Florida offering medical, surgical, and cosmetic skin care. It focuses on skin cancer prevention, detection, and treatment, especially Mohs micrographic surgery, and operates from offices equipped with surgical suites and CLIA-certified laboratories for on-site testing. The company generates revenue from patient payments and insurer reimbursements, and has grown by acquiring or partnering with retiring doctors and providing operational support like administration, marketing, and billing so physicians can focus on patient care. Compared with competitors, Suncoast builds scale through a Florida-wide presence and in-house surgical and lab capabilities, allowing for streamlined, one-stop care under many clinics. Its goal is to expand its footprint across Florida while continuing to offer comprehensive dermatology services that cover medical, surgical, and cosmetic needs.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Tampa, FL
Founded: 2008

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