Histology Technician

MNGI•Minneapolis, MN

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Position Details Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week) Location: Pathology Lab Salary Range: Starting range $29.24 - $36.55/hour (Where an applicant may fall on the salary range will vary based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to experience & education) Benefits Health Coverage: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Retirement: 401(K) with Company Match, Profit Sharing Time Off: Generous PTO, Holiday Pay, Floating Holiday Disability Coverage: Short & Long-Term Disability Family Support: Two Weeks Paid Parental Leave Performance Incentive: Discretionary Bonus Based on Company, Department, and Individual Goals

Requirements

Associate degree as a Histology Technician.
One year minimum of Histology experience is required.
ASCP certification or eligible
Knowledge Histology and the gastrointestinal system
Customer service
Word processing and/or other computer applications
Good organizational skill
Strong problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail
Experience with EMR and LIS
Work as part of a team
Multitask and work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
walk, sit, reach overhead, bend to the floor, and may be required to stand for long periods of time.
talk and hear.
use dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, other clinic equipment, and to possibly perform phlebotomy.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
lift and transport items up to 50 pounds.
travel to other company locations due to staffing and training needs.

Nice To Haves

Special stains and immunohistochemistry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Accessioning of tissue specimens
Assisting Pathologist Assistants/Techs
Processing and embedding tissue specimens
Microtomy and staining tissue sections
Evaluating and recommending adjustments for processes and procedures as part of quality assurance
Maintaining equipment in accordance with defined policies and protocols, and logging preventive and remedial maintenance of equipment.
Preparing solutions and stains following standard laboratory formulas and procedures
Complies with all laboratory policies and procedures, OSHA and CLIA regulations
Following all OSHA and lab safety guidelines and maintains a safe and clean environment by the daily cleaning of work areas, cleaning up spills and all other duties necessary to sustain an appropriate work area
General lab organization