MOHS Laboratory Technician

Rapid City Medical Center is currently looking for a MOHS Laboratory Technician to join our dermatology team. This person will be responsible for Moh's laboratory operations and assisting in daily tasks.

EDUCATION: High school diploma; HT Certification preferred but not required
***Lab assistant knowledge, skills and abilities preferred not required***

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Performs laboratory functions including specimen grossing, processing, cutting, staining and cover slipping.
• Ensured quality control in collection of specimens, and in ensuring specimen integrity and slide quality.
• Maintains equipment and supplies as needed.
• Complies with all policies and OSHA regulations related to safety, cleanliness and infection control.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

ABILITIES:
• Ability to exercise independent judgment/decision making and discretion in reporting/distributing results.
• Ability to establish/maintain cooperative relationships with patients, families and staff.
• Ability to organize effectively and work quickly with high level of accuracy.

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS: Primarily laboratory setting. Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, fumes, hazardous materials, noise.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS: Varied activities including long periods of standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, lifting and stooping. Must be able to lift/carry/push 50 pounds. Requires eye-hand coordination. Occasional stress from workload. This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements.

Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.