Tech- Histology Lab - Hematology

Mayo Clinic•Phoenix, AZ

10d•$23 - $33

About The Position

The individual contributes to patient diagnosis, treatment, and care by preparing specimens for processing and analysis while maintaining positive patient identification throughout preparation. The role includes specimen retrieval and verification, accessioning, slide preparation and distribution, recordkeeping, equipment maintenance, handling laboratory chemicals and hazardous waste, and maintaining clean work areas. The individual may also perform gross examination of surgical biopsies, embed tissue blocks, and assist in other areas as directed. Duties must be performed and communicated accurately, professionally, and ethically, with confidentiality, trustworthiness, and appropriate interaction with people in stressful situations. This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship, and Mayo Clinic will not sponsor or transfer visas for the position. Mayo Clinic does not participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.

Requirements

Associate of Science degree from an accredited college or university in histology, biology, or a program emphasizing anatomical, biological, and chemical sciences; alternatively, a high school diploma or GED equivalent and four years of related experience.
Valid Arizona driver’s license and regular access to a personal vehicle.
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated good judgment when dealing with procedural and technical issues.
For internationally or foreign-trained applicants: provide a detailed equivalency evaluation at the applicant’s expense, showing a U.S.-equivalent degree and completed by an organization listed as a member of NACES or AICE.

Responsibilities

Retrieve and verify patient specimens and track specimens received without a requisition.
Accession wet tissue specimens, outside or consultation material, and cytology specimens.
Compile work logs and print slides; cover slip slides.
Distribute pathology cases and file and retrieve blocks and slides.
Maintain processors and other equipment.
Remove chemical hazardous waste and distill laboratory chemicals.
Retain records, clean and maintain work areas, and dispose of stored patient tissues.
Order stain requests and answer phones.
Use pathology Laboratory Information Systems.
May perform gross examination of surgical biopsies and embed tissue blocks.
Assist in other areas as directed.
Maintain positive patient identification and handle duties and communications accurately, professionally, and ethically.
Maintain confidentiality and trustworthiness and use appropriate techniques when dealing with people in stressful situations.
May handle chemicals, reagents, and chemical hazardous waste materials.