Tech-Histo Lab

Mayo Clinic • Scottsdale, AZ

103d

About The Position

The individual will contribute to the diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients by preparing various specimens for processing and analysis while maintaining positive patient identification throughout the preparation process.

Requirements

• Associate of Science degree from an accredited college/university in histology, biology, or a program having emphasized anatomical, biological, and chemical sciences
• High school diploma or GED equivalent and four years of related experience
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated good judgment when dealing with a variety of procedural and technical issues
• Valid Arizona driver's license and regular access to a personal vehicle

Responsibilities

• Retrieval and verification of patient specimens
• Tracking of specimens without a requisition
• Accessioning wet tissue specimens, outside/consultation material, and cytology specimens
• Compiling work logs and printing slides
• Slide cover slipping
• Pathology case distribution
• Block and slide filing and retrieval
• Processor and other equipment maintenance
• Chemical hazardous waste removal
• Distillation of laboratory chemicals
• Record retention
• Cleaning and upkeep of work areas
• Disposal of stored patient tissues
• Ordering stain requests
• Answering phones
• Knowledge of pathology Laboratory Information Systems
• May perform gross examination of surgical biopsies and embedding tissue blocks
• Assist in any other areas as directed

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree