Histotechnician Lead

Allina Health • Minneapolis, MN

122d • $31 - $40

About The Position

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career. This is a full-time position (80 hours every two-week pay period) with 8-hour day shifts from Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with occasional weekends.

Requirements

• Associate's or Vocational degree in medical laboratory science from an accredited institution and completion of clinical internship or Vocational or Technical Training in a comprehensive military laboratory science program plus 3 years laboratory experience.
• Associate's or Vocational degree in medical laboratory science from an accredited institution plus AMT certification eligible plus 3 years' laboratory experience.
• CLIA defined Qualifications: § 493.1423 Standard; Testing personnel qualifications.
• CLIA defined Qualifications: § 493.1489 Standard; Testing personnel qualifications.

Nice To Haves

• 5 to 7 years of experience in a hospital laboratory.
• Histotechnician, HT certification by a recognized agency such as ASCP, AMT or NCA required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and complex laboratory procedures.
• Performs all routine histology functions that support the production of microscopic slides for interpretation by a pathologist.
• Accessions tissue specimens, assists Pathologist Assistants, sections frozen tissue using a cryostat, processes and embeds tissue specimens, performs microtomy and staining, prepares solutions and stains, completes specialty testing using histochemical and/or immunohistochemical techniques, and performs quality control procedures.
• Assesses integrity of specimens for testing and processing, verifying correct patient identification and using safe and secure specimen handling.
• Assists in helping others with complex problem resolution.
• Performs and documents required instrument maintenance, and quality control and takes appropriate remedial action.
• Ensures appropriate record keeping and retention.
• Communicates complex department issues with Technical Specialist, Manager, or Pathologist.
• Maintains oversight as a key operator of several work areas.
• Assists with biopsy collection.
• May oversee daily lab operation, in the absence of manager/supervisor and may participate in daily work schedule development.
• Accurate and timely processing of specimens.
• Reviews orders, and verifies correct patient labeling.
• Performs processing with adherence to policies and procedures.
• Maintains safety, education, and competency requirements.
• Stocks, rotates and requests supplies on a regular basis to ensure proper availability in the work area.
• May be assigned shift lead duties for oversight of work flow and daily work schedule development.
• Serves as lead for training students and new employees.
• Performs various clerical duties.
• Participates in departmental or system wide meetings, projects or committees as assigned.
• Assists in the training of employees and students.
• Performs proficiency testing as assigned.
• Assists in Direct Observations of staff for annual competency program.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

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