Histotechnician I - Surgical Pathology - ARZ

Mayo Clinic • Phoenix, AZ

6h • Hybrid

About The Position

The individual will contribute to the diagnosis, treatment and care of patients by accurately processing surgical pathology specimens. Responsibilities may include receiving and triaging surgical specimens for intraoperative consultation; performing cryotomy and frozen section staining; accessioning; and conducting high-complexity testing such as gross examination and tissue processing of surgical biopsies. Additional duties include equipment maintenance, record retention, staff training, and utilization of the pathology Laboratory Information System (LIS). This role involves the handling of chemicals and reagents, including hazardous waste materials. Other responsibilities may be assigned. The position may require travel between the Scottsdale and Phoenix campuses. The individual must demonstrate strong communication and troubleshooting skills, along with a working knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan. The ability to assess data in relation to patient status and age-specific considerations is required. This position is not eligible for sponsorship/ we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.

Requirements

• Associate of Science degree from an accredited college/university in histology, biology or having emphasized anatomical, biological, and chemical science; or meet CLIA-88 regulations (42CFR493.1487 through 1491) for high complexity testing and one (1) year histology experience; or successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Histology Program.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated good judgment when dealing with a variety of procedural and technical issues.
• Certification HT (ASCP) certification is required; or ability to obtain within 18 months of hire is required.
• CV/Resume
• Cover Letter
• Internal candidates must provide their past performance appraisals
• For international/foreign trained applicants, it is the responsibility of the applicant to provide Mayo Clinic the following transcript information in your application: MUST have a DETAILED equivalency evaluation
• 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

• Two years as certified HT (ASCP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receiving and triaging surgical specimens for intraoperative consultation
• Performing cryotomy and frozen section staining
• Accessioning
• Conducting high-complexity testing such as gross examination and tissue processing of surgical biopsies
• Equipment maintenance
• Record retention
• Staff training
• Utilization of the pathology Laboratory Information System (LIS)
• Handling of chemicals and reagents, including hazardous waste materials

What This Job Offers

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