Under the clinical supervision of the Physician and general supervision by the Manager, the MOHS Technician assists in the delivery of patient care/treatment, performing laboratory/histology duties, and assisting with surgical procedures. Works collaboratively with the Physician and Dermatology staff to meet the physical, psychosocial, educational, and spiritual needs of the patient and family. Assists in the care of the surgical patient by performing the scrub role of handling instruments, equipment and supplies. The Mohs Technician has an understanding of the procedure being performed, anticipates the needs of the surgeon, maintains a sterile field and is responsible pre- and post-operatively for technical components of surgery. Follows established procedures for preparation of surgical specimens. Prepares mounts on slides and stains or treats tissue with chemicals so as to reveal specific structural details under microscopic analysis. Perform histology duties to prepare material for pathologic evaluation.

Essential Job Functions

•Supports and models behaviors consistent with BillingsClinic’s mission, vision, values, code of business conduct and serviceexpectations. Meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements.•Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agencystandards as it relates to the environment, employee, patient safety or jobperformance.
•Receives and prepares patient for examination andtreatment as directed. Obtains and records history and vital signs. Charts anddocuments in medical record according to protocol. Collects laboratoryspecimens as needed. Assists physician in the care of patients/families bycontributing information in order to aid in planning and evaluating patientcare, with consideration for emotional, social and physical needs. (PatientCare, Assessment, Patient Examination Prep)
•Cleans and maintains exam and treatment rooms to includeordering and maintaining adequate inventory of clinical and office supplies,instruments, and equipment as needed, daily decontamination of work area andsterilizing of instruments, and appropriate disposal of residual surgicalpathology specimens and lab chemicals. (Environment of Care, Maintenance, RoomSupplies & Equipment Prep)
•Assists physicians and non-physician providers in preparingfor procedures and physical exams. Demonstrates proper handling of instrumentsand equipment. Anticipates, plans for and responds to the needs of the surgeonand other members of the team by constantly watching the sterile field.(Patient Care, Procedures, Assist Providers - Derm)
•Observes patients for physical and emotional reactionsto medications and treatments, reporting any irregularities to appropriatemedical and/or other nursing personnel. Identifies potential complications andresponds appropriately to identified needs. (Patient Care, Patient Observation,patient obs for reactions)
•Performs minor procedures to include but not limited tostitch and staple removal, wound and ulcer care, application of dressings, andphototherapy adhering to policy and procedure; documentation is concise andthorough. (Patient Care, Procedures, Perform Minor Procedures)
•Reviews clerical information including the labeling ofthe specimen and requisition, reconciling any discrepancies detected inlabeling. Prepare specimens for accessioning and gross evaluation. ((PatientCare, Procedures, Mohs Tissue Processing)
Assigns accession numbers tocases as they arrive in the Mohs lab.
Processes selected tissue asdirected by the Mohs surgeon.
Embeds, cuts, stains and coverslipsslides efficiently.
Catalogs and files all slides
•Prepares laboratory solutions and reagents according toestablished procedures and exact formula in order to maintain adequatequantities for daily work assignments. Change and filter stainer chemicals perprotocols. (Environment of Care, Inventory, Laboratory Prep)
•Records and reviews quality control data and case logs.Utilizes performance improvement principles to assess and improve quality.(Quality/Regulatory, Quality Review, QC Data)
•Assists with scheduling admissions, appointments,diagnostic tests, treatments, procedures, and surgery. Screens incomingtelephone calls for appropriate referrals to nurse, physician and/ornon-physician provider. (Patient Services, Scheduling, Patient Scheduling)
•Provides instruction to patients as directed byphysician, non-physician provider or documented in policies and procedures.(Education, Patient, Educates Patient, Provider)
•Maintains patient files, records and other information.Adheres to HIPAA and confidentiality requirements. (HIM, Patient Chart,Documents in Patient Record)
Compiles statistical data for reports as directed. (with9)
•Performs all other duties as assigned or as needed tomeet the needs of the department/organization. May assist in thetraining/orientation of new staff and act as a resource to staff in resolvingproblems or questions.
Additional Essential Functions for level 2
•Assists with orientation and training of staff and/orstudents and residents as applicable. This may include assisting withcompetency assessment, updating training materials and identifying additionaleducation needs. (Education, Staff, Orientation & Training)