Histology Technician or Histotechnologist (HT/HTL) - Anatomic Pathology Core
About The Position
The Histology Laboratory processes over 400,000 paraffin-embedded blocks and 1,500,00 slides per year. Specimens handled in this laboratory include surgical, autopsy, and research material. The laboratory takes pride in contributing to the accurate diagnosis of the patient and the expansion of scientific knowledge through the services it offers both pathologists, and research investigators. Visit the Clinical Labs career site to watch a brief video of Dane discussing a life-changing career in Histology at Mayo Clinic. The Histology Laboratory is looking for Histology Technicians/Histotechnologists to join their team. As a Histology Technician/Histotechnologist you will be a member of a diverse, agile team responsible for preparing microscope slides for a Pathologist to review. Using a variety of techniques and equipment, this team prepares thin slices of tissue to make abnormalities visible with a microscope. In addition, you will assist with the training of students and new employees. You will actively partner with team members by fostering an inclusive work environment and respecting others with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. In addition to gaining clinical laboratory experience, you will have many opportunities for career advancement within Anatomic Pathology. Don't miss out! Histology Technician: As a Histology Technician, you will perform a variety of technical procedures that result in the creation of microscopic slide preparations. These technical procedures may include: accessioning specimens specimen processing microtomy techniques paraffin frozen plastic routine Hematoxylin Eosin special stains immunofluorescence immunohistochemical staining in situ hybridization Histotechnologist : As a Histotechnologist, you will prepare specimens and perform testing procedures on pathology specimens that result in the creation of microscopic slide preparations for diagnostic and/or prognostic analysis by the pathologist. Using technical theory, you will provide overall operational support necessary to maintain and optimize testing activities. Individuals hired to this position are required to complete 2 years in this position before becoming eligible to apply to other positions within Mayo Clinic. These positions are ineligible for visa sponsorship. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program
Requirements
- Histology Technician (HT) : Associate degree required.
- Coursework including 24 semester hours of the following: A minimum of 12 credit hours in chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology 6 credit hours in chemistry 6 credit hours in biology
- Histology Technician (HT) certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) required by start date
- Histotechnologist (HTL) : Bachelor’s degree required.
- Histotechnologist (HTL) certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) required by start date
- CV/Resume
- Cover letter
- Transcripts (unofficial copy accepted) or NACES detailed international equivalency for foreign degrees.
- Internal candidates must provide their past three performance appraisals.
- DLMP employees that have been in current lab/position for less than 2 years must attach early release approval from supervisor.
- Non-DLMP internal applicants that have been in their current department/position for less than 1 year must attach early release approval from supervisor.
- International transcript : MUST have a DETAILED equivalency evaluation. MUST show US equivalent degree. Evaluation MUST be completed from an organization listed as a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) www.naces.org OR the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) www.aice-eval.org
Nice To Haves
- Graduate of a NAACLS accredited program preferred.
- Graduates of the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences Histology Technician Program will receive preference.
- Ability to accommodate scheduling adjustments, off shifts, holidays, on-call, and weekend work assignments.
- Employees obtaining certification(s) after January 1, 2004, will be required to demonstrate evidence of ongoing maintenance of certification.
Responsibilities
- preparing microscope slides for a Pathologist to review
- Using a variety of techniques and equipment, this team prepares thin slices of tissue to make abnormalities visible with a microscope.
- assist with the training of students and new employees
- actively partner with team members by fostering an inclusive work environment and respecting others with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives
- accessioning specimens
- specimen processing
- microtomy techniques
- paraffin frozen plastic routine Hematoxylin Eosin special stains immunofluorescence immunohistochemical staining in situ hybridization
- prepare specimens and perform testing procedures on pathology specimens that result in the creation of microscopic slide preparations for diagnostic and/or prognostic analysis by the pathologist
- Using technical theory, you will provide overall operational support necessary to maintain and optimize testing activities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
