Histotechnician

Allina Health • Minneapolis, MN

8d • $31 - $41

About The Position

Allina Health is hiring a Histotechnician in Central Lab Pathology. The role performs moderate- and high-complexity specimen procedures in anatomical and surgical pathology and immunohistochemistry. The Histotechnician receives, processes, and prepares patient tissue specimens for microscopic examination and analysis by a Pathologist, including logging, batching, cutting, mounting, and staining.

This position is 0.8 FTE (64 hours per two-week pay period) with permanent 8-hour night shifts, Sunday through Thursday, and occasional weekends. The role is classified as CLIA testing personnel for moderate- and high-complexity testing.

Required education includes an associate's or vocational degree in medical laboratory science from a regionally accredited institution plus a clinical internship; vocational or technical training in a comprehensive military laboratory science program; or a bachelor's degree in a related science from a regionally accredited institution plus two years of clinical laboratory experience in the appropriate analytic area. Histotechnician (HT) certification from a recognized agency such as ASCP or NCA is required within 180 days.

The position offers a base pay range of $30.94 to $40.99 per hour. Starting pay may depend on experience, education, and applicable union agreement; shift, weekend, and other differentials may be available. Benefits include medical and dental coverage, PTO/time away, retirement savings plans, life insurance, disability coverage, voluntary benefits, tuition reimbursement or continuing medical education as applicable, student loan support benefits, and well-being resources. Benefit eligibility and offerings depend on FTE and union representation.

Requirements

• Associate's or vocational degree in medical laboratory science from a regionally accredited institution and completion of a clinical internship; or vocational or technical training in a comprehensive military laboratory science program; or a bachelor's degree in a related science from a regionally accredited institution plus two years of clinical laboratory experience in the appropriate analytic area.
• Histotechnician (HT) certification from a recognized agency such as ASCP or NCA within 180 days.
• Meet CLIA-defined testing personnel qualifications for moderate- and high-complexity testing.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and complex laboratory procedures supporting the production of microscopic slides for Pathologist interpretation.
• Accession tissue specimens and assist Pathologist Assistants.
• Section frozen tissue using a cryostat; process and embed tissue specimens; perform microtomy and staining.
• Prepare solutions and stains and complete specialty testing using histochemical and/or immunohistochemical techniques.
• Perform quality control procedures and assess specimen integrity, patient identification, and safe specimen handling.
• May assist with biopsy collection.
• Evaluate results for accuracy and resolve test problems.
• Perform and document instrument maintenance and quality control, taking appropriate remedial action.
• Maintain accurate records and appropriate retention, and process specimens accurately and promptly.
• Review orders and verify correct patient labeling.
• Follow quality control and quality assurance policies during processing.
• Maintain safety, education, and competency requirements.
• Stock, rotate, and request supplies to ensure availability in the work area.
• Perform clerical duties and participate in departmental or system-wide meetings, projects, or committees as assigned.
• Assist in training employees and students.
• Perform proficiency testing as assigned.
• Assist with direct observations of staff for the annual competency program.
• Carry out CLIA-defined testing personnel responsibilities for moderate- and high-complexity testing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage
• PTO/time away
• Retirement savings plans
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Voluntary benefits, including vision, legal, and critical illness coverage
• Tuition reimbursement or continuing medical education, as applicable
• Student loan support benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, programs, activities, personal coaching, and tools

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree