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Equipped with the latest technologies, Cleveland Clinic's Richard E. Jacobs Health Center brings world-class care close to home for the residents in and around Avon, Ohio. In addition to advanced specialty and primary care, this facility also includes an outpatient surgery center, an infusion suite for chemotherapy, a full-scale imaging center, two pools for aquatic therapy and more.

MOHS Technicians are an integral part of the Mohs surgery process as they provide the histology for each Mohs case and provide histotechnology support to a fellowship trained (American College of Mohs Micrographic Surgery) Mohs Surgeon. In this role, you will:

• Accurately prepare and process histologic specimens for microscopic evaluation and review by the Mohs Surgeon.

• Complete operation of the lab according to all standards set forth by OSHA, CLIA and other regulatory agencies.

• Identify and implement any new regulatory agency standards and communicate information to a supervisor.

The ideal future caregiver is someone who:

• Thrives working both independently and as part of a team.

• Has excellent hand eye coordination and fine motor skills.

• Demonstrates a strong work ethic.

This part time role will work at Cleveland Clinic's Richard E. Jacobs Health Center, but also float to Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus and other locations if emergency coverage is needed. We are cognizant of where each caregiver lives and take this into consideration to keep the commute close to home.

At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.

The person in this role will work mainly at Main Campus and float to Avon and Independence locations as needed.

This is a part time role.

Responsibilities:

• Opens lab for daily operation; checks temperatures, all equipment, machines and documents accordingly.

• Prepares all solutions, fixatives, and stains.

• Prepares specimens for embedding, embeds specimens, sections frozen specimens using the Cryostat microtome.

• Mounts and labels the prepared microscopic slides and stain slides.

• Maintains quality control records of equipment, instruments, procedures and slide photo library on all patients.

• Performs daily cleaning and weekly maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting as scheduled and as needed on the Cryostat microtome, Stainer, and all other instruments.

• Notifies the Supervisor of all malfunctioning equipment and needed supplies.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED.

Certifications:

• Licensed histotechnologist or Mohs Technician is preferred but not required.

Complexity of Work:

• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Must be able to work in a stressful environment.

Work Experience:

• A minimum of one year of Histology, Mohs or relevant laboratory experience is required.

• Demonstrated technical proficiency in the histology techniques of staining, tissue sectioning, fixation, and embedding.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely handle hazardous materials to which one may be exposed.

• Manual dexterity required to handle equipment and tissue specimen.

• Good hand and eye coordination and visual acuity required.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

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