Histotech Assistant - Histology

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

46d • $23 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Histotech Assistant working in the Histology Laboratory, you will be responsible for contributing to diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients by performing a volume and variety of Histopathology technical procedures as trained under direct supervision including embedding of tissue blocks and performing microtomy.
This position does not typically meet ASCP Board of Certification Route 2 eligibility requirements for Histology Technician Examination.
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.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship; Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or a high school diploma or GED and 2 years of relevant/demonstrated experience
• Medical terminology preferred
• Laboratory or leadership experience preferred
• Demonstrated communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• CV/Resume
• Cover letter
• 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.
• International transcript: MUST show US equivalent degree.

Nice To Haves

• Medical terminology
• Laboratory or leadership experience

Responsibilities

• Embedding of tissue blocks
• Performing microtomy
• Retrieval and verification of patient samples
• Tracking specimens
• Accessioning
• Specimen photography
• Processing tissue specimens using various protocols
• Maintaining laboratory equipment
• Performing Hematoxylin and Eosin staining
• Performing coverslipping techniques
• Performing case assembly and distribution
• Handling outside/consultation material
• Troubleshooting equipment, reagent, and case issues
• Reagent preparation
• Reviewing pending list/logs
• Filing and retrieving tissue blocks and slides
• Handling/disposal of hazardous chemicals
• Subject matter expert of Lab Information System
• Record retention
• Answering phones

Benefits

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree