Histotech Assistant - Histology
Company: Mayo Clinic
Location: Hayfield
Posted on: March 14, 2023
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Job Description:
Why Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is the nation's best hospital (U.S. News & World
Report, ) and ranked in more specialties than any other care
provider. We have a vast array of opportunities ranging from
Nursing, Clinical, to Finance, IT, Administrative, Research and
Support Services to name a few. At Mayo Clinic, we invest in you
with opportunities for growth and development. Our benefits and
compensation package are highly competitive - for additional
information please visit Mayo Clinic Benefits as eligibility may
vary. We are excited to invite you to be a part of our team within
the Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology (DLMP) where
you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual
respect, and most importantly, a life-changing career!
Diversity and inclusion are integral to Mayo Clinic's mission to
provide excellent, culturally relevant care in a welcoming
environment to all individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds.
In DLMP and Mayo Collaborative Services (MCS), we aim to diversify
our workforce and to create an inclusive work environment where
differences are valued, allowing individuals to achieve and
contribute to their fullest potential. By leveraging the strengths
that each diverse individual and group brings to the table, we gain
the strategic advantages of accelerated innovation, better problem
solving, enhanced productivity and job satisfaction, improved
quality, and, most importantly, we find better ways to meet the
needs of our patients.
Position description
Responsible for contributing to diagnosis, treatment, and care of
patients by preparing a high volume of tissue specimens while
maintaining sample integrity and patient identification.
Responsibilities include retrieval and verification of patient
samples; tracking specimens; accessioning; specimen photography;
processing tissue specimens using various protocols; maintaining
laboratory equipment; performing Hematoxylin and Eosin staining;
performing coverslipping techniques; performing case assembly and
distribution; handling outside/consultation material;
troubleshooting equipment, reagent, and case issues; reagent
preparation; reviewing pending list/logs; filing and retrieving
tissue blocks and slides; handling/disposal of hazardous chemicals;
knowledge of Lab Information System; record retention; and
answering phones. Actively partner with team members by fostering
an inclusive work environment and respecting others with different
backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
Performs a variety of Histopathology technical procedures as
trained under direct supervision including embedding of tissue
blocks and performing microtomy.
Individuals hired to this position are required to complete 2 years
in the role before being eligible to transfer to other positions
within Mayo Clinic
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED equivalent and 2 years
relevant/demonstrated experience or Associates' degree from an
accredited college/university.
This is a limited tenure position for a maximum of 3 years.
Candidate is eligible to reduce to 0.5 FTE if accepted into the
MCSHS Histology Technician Program. Candidate must work towards
completion of MCSHS Histology Technician program prerequisites:
This position does not typically meet ASCP Board of Certification
Route 2 eligibility requirements for HT Examination.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Also, Mayo
Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension
program
Additional qualifications
Medical terminology preferred. Laboratory or leadership experience
preferred. Demonstrated communication, organizational, and
problem-solving skills.
All MUST be included for your application to be considered:
Non-DLMP Internal applicants that have been in their current
department/position for less than 1 year must attach early release
approval from supervisor
License or certification
N/A
Exemption status
Non-exempt
Compensation Detail
$21.73 - $31.13 / hour
Benefits eligible
Yes
Schedule
Full Time
Hours / Pay period
80
Schedule details
Monday - Friday 10 am - 6:30 pm
Weekend schedule
Occasional weekend rotations
Remote
No
International Assignment
No
Site description
Mayo Clinic is located in the heart of downtown Rochester,
Minnesota, a vibrant, friendly city that provides a highly livable
environment for more than 34,000 Mayo staff and students. The city
is consistently ranked among the best places to live in the United
States because of its affordable cost of living, healthy lifestyle,
excellent school systems and exceptionally high quality of
life.
Recruiter
Josie Gisel
EOE
As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic
is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the
diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any
employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the
LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly
encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to
access job openings or to apply for a job are available.
Keywords: Mayo Clinic, Rochester , Histotech Assistant - Histology, Other , Hayfield, Minnesota
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