Mayo Clinic
Location
Rochester, Minnesota
Salary
$27 - $49 / HOUR
Team members are responsible for preparing microscope slides for pathologist review by using various techniques and equipment to create thin slices of tissue, making abnormalities visible under a microscope. Additionally, the role involves assisting with the training of students and new employees while fostering an inclusive work environment.
Histology Technicians require an Associate degree with specific coursework in chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology, plus ASCP certification upon start date. Histotechnologists require a Bachelor’s degree and ASCP certification upon start date, with NAACLS accreditation preferred.
The Histology Laboratory processes over 400,000 paraffin-embedded blocks and 1,500,00 slides per year. Specimens handled in this laboratory include surgical, autopsy, and research material. The laboratory takes pride in contributing to the accurate diagnosis of the patient and the expansion of scientific knowledge through the services it offers both pathologists, and research investigators.
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The Histology Laboratory is looking for Histology Technicians/Histotechnologists to join their team. As a Histology Technician/Histotechnologist you will be a member of a diverse, agile team responsible for preparing microscope slides for a Pathologist to review. Using a variety of techniques and equipment, this team prepares thin slices of tissue to make abnormalities visible with a microscope.
In addition, you will assist with the training of students and new employees. You will actively partner with team members by fostering an inclusive work environment and respecting others with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. In addition to gaining clinical laboratory experience, you will have many opportunities for career advancement within Anatomic Pathology. Don't miss out!
As a Histology Technician, you will perform a variety of technical procedures that result in the creation of microscopic slide preparations. These technical procedures may include:
> accessioning specimens
> specimen processing
> microtomy techniques
> paraffin
> frozen
> plastic
> routine Hematoxylin
> Eosin
> special stains
> immunofluorescence
> immunohistochemical staining
> in situ hybridization
As a Histotechnologist, you will prepare specimens and perform testing procedures on pathology specimens that result in the creation of microscopic slide preparations for diagnostic and/or prognostic analysis by the pathologist. Using technical theory, you will provide overall operational support necessary to maintain and optimize testing activities.
*Individuals hired to this position are required to complete 2 years in this position before becoming eligible to apply to other positions within
Mayo Clinic.
**These positions are ineligible for visa sponsorship. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program**
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