Mayo Clinic
Location
Rochester, Minnesota
Salary
$23 - $33 / HOUR
The Histotech Assistant performs technical histopathology procedures including tissue embedding, microtomy, and staining under direct supervision. They are also responsible for specimen tracking, laboratory equipment maintenance, and managing laboratory information systems.
Candidates must possess an associate's degree, or a high school diploma/GED with at least 2 years of relevant experience. Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills are required, with medical terminology and laboratory experience preferred.
As a Histotech Assistant working in the Histology Laboratory, you will be responsible for contributing to diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients by performing a volume and variety of Histopathology technical procedures as trained under direct supervision including embedding of tissue blocks and performing microtomy. Additional 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 Subject matter expert of Lab Information System Record retention Answering phones Visit the Clinical Labs career site to watch a brief video of Olyvia discussing her role as a Histotech Assistant at Mayo Clinic. *This position does not typically meet ASCP Board of Certification Route 2 eligibility requirements for Histology Technician Examination. *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. **This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship; Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.
Highlights Medical: Multiple plan options.
Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
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