MOHS Histotechnician/UKHC

Job Title
MOHS Histotechnician/UKHC


Requisition Number
RE50825


Working Title
MOHS Histotechnician


Department Name
M7100: AMB - Surgery/Cardiothoracic


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
09


Salary Range
$21.00-34.29/hour


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education

AS



Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


Required Related Experience

1 yr



Required License/Registration/Certification

Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL) certification within one year of hire, must complete a Micrographically Oriented Histographic Surgery Histotechnician (MOHS) training program within 1 year of official hire date.





Physical Requirements

The physical requirements for this position include regularly sitting, standing, walking, with some pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects weighing up to 10lbs and occasional pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects up to 50lbs.



Shift

Monday – Friday, Day Shift; primarily 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (40 hrs/wk); other hours/schedule as needed



Job Summary

This position is located off-campus, at UKHC Turfland Clinic in Turfland Center (Lexington, KY).

The MOHS (Micrographically Oriented Histographic Surgery) Histotechnician is a vital role, specializing in the processing and preparation of tissue samples for MOHS surgery, a specialized technique used in the treatment of skin cancer. Collaborating closely with dermatologists and pathologists, the MOHS Histotechnician ensures the accurate diagnosis and complete removal of cancerous cells.

This involves receiving, labeling, and documenting tissue specimens, preparing them for examination, freezing and cutting thin sections for immediate analysis, staining tissue sections, and assisting in mapping and orientation. With specialized training and expertise in the unique requirements of MOHS surgery, the MOHS Histotechnician plays a critical role in providing high-quality patient care and contributing to successful patient treatment outcomes.

This position’s pay range starts at Grade 9 ($21.00 – 34.59 / hr) but will be increased to a Grade 10 ($23.25 – 39.10 / hr) upon MOHS Histotechnician training from an accredited organization.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Tissue embedding, staining, microtomy and cutting frozen sections, routine histology experience.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Prefer candidates with prior experience as a MOHS Histotechnician



Deadline to Apply
07/17/2025


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