Histotechnologist HTL or Histotechnician HT

Mayo Clinic • Eau Claire, WI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Non-exempt position. The histology laboratory contributes a valuable service to help pathologists provide patient diagnoses. The histotechnician-histotechnologist prepares tissues for microscopic diagnosis by a Pathologist utilizing a variety of manual, semi-automated and automated technologies. The histotechnician-histotechnologist is responsible for maintaining the integrity of tissue through the pre-analytic to post-analytic phase in the Anatomic Pathology laboratory. The histotechnician-histotechnologist is responsible for producing slides of good to superior quality and works closely with the Pathologist to provide slides in an efficient and timely manner. Visit the Clinical Labs career site to watch a brief video of Dane discussing a life-changing career in Histology at Mayo Clinic. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship/we will not sponsor or transfer a visa for this position. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F1 STEM OPT extension program. A 2-year commitment to the role is required.

Requirements

• Histotechnician - Diploma/Certificate Histology Technician or Associates Degree in Histology.
• Completion of a clinical practicum in an Anatomic Pathology laboratory.
• Histotechnologist - Bachelor's degree.
• Candidates who have education/work experience and are registry eligible and/or have obtained their HT/HTL certification are considered to have met the education requirement.
• Computer skills.
• Must be highly organized, efficient, detail oriented and capable of multi-tasking.
• Ability to work independently.
• Must possess good manual dexterity.
• Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and written.
• Must possess problem solving skills.
• Requires CV/Resume, unofficial transcript(s), and for foreign trained lab personnel to provide a detailed equivalency evaluation to include US equivalent degree at the applicants expense.
• For international/foreign trained applicants, it is the responsibility of the international/foreign to provide to Mayo Clinic the following information.
• The applicant is responsible for the cost associated with obtaining the equivalency evaluation.
• International transcript: MUST have a DETAILED equivalency evaluation.
• MUST show US equivalent degree.
• 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
• License or Certifications: HTL or equivalent.
• Must obtain registry within six months of becoming registry eligible upon employment, initial certification is required to demonstrate competency, but ongoing maintenance is not required.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of a NAACLS accredited program preferred.
• Graduates of the Mayo School of Health Sciences Histology Technician Program will receive preference.
• Mohs certificate is acceptable in place of HT

Responsibilities

• Prepares tissues for microscopic diagnosis by a Pathologist utilizing a variety of manual, semi-automated and automated technologies.
• Maintains the integrity of tissue through the pre-analytic to post-analytic phase in the Anatomic Pathology laboratory.
• Produces slides of good to superior quality.
• Works closely with the Pathologist to provide slides in an efficient and timely manner.

What This Job Offers

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