Histology Technician

1 month ago

Rochester MN United States Mayo Clinic Full time
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Responsibilities

The Immunostains Laboratory performs three types of testing on patient tissue samples for clinical diagnosis. These include immunohistochemistry (IHC) which focuses on diagnostic protein markers and predictive/prognostic markers, in-situ hybridization (ISH) which is a technique used to bind a probe to a specific DNA/or RNA sequence, and mass spectrometry based proteomic (MS) tests. Specimens are received from surgical pathology, Mayo Clinic practices, and Mayo Clinic Laboratories practice. The test menu includes 295 IHC tests, 16 ISH tests and 3 MS tests. Each year approximately 225,000 IHC tests, 7,500 ISH tests and 3,000 MS tests are performed.

Visit the Clinical Labs career site to watch a brief video of Dane discussing a life-changing career in Histology at Mayo Clinic. 

Histology Technician:

Performs a variety of technical procedures that result in the creation of microscopic slide preparations. These technical procedures may include accessioning specimens, specimen processing and microtomy techniques, paraffin, frozen, and plastic. Technical staining procedures include routine Hematoxylin and Eosin, special stains, immunofluorescence, immunohistochemical staining, and in situ hybridization. Participates in on-call rotations, including weekends as needed.

Histotechnologist:

Prepares specimens and performs testing procedures on pathology specimens that result in the creation of microscopic slide preparations for diagnostic and/or prognostic analysis by the pathologist. Applies technical theory to 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**



Qualifications

Histology Technician (HT): 

  • Associate degree required.
  • Coursework including 24 semester hours of the following: 
    • at least 12 credit hours in chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology,
    • 6 credit hours in chemistry, 
    • 6 credit hours in biology
  • Histology Technician (HT) certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP)

Histotechnologist (HTL):

  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • Histotechnologist (HTL) certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP)

Additional Qualifications

  • Graduate of a NAACLS accredited program preferred. 
  • Graduates of the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences Histology Technician Program will receive preference.
  • Ability to accommodate scheduling adjustments, off shifts, holidays, on-call, and weekend work assignments.
  • Histotechnologist (HTL or HTLi) certified through the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) required at start date. Employees obtaining certification(s) after January 1, 2004, will be required to demonstrate evidence of ongoing maintenance of certification.

Application Requirements

*All must be included for your application to be considered: 

  • CV/Resume
  • Cover letter
  • Transcripts (unofficial copy accepted) or NACES detailed international equivalency for foreign degrees.  
  • Internal candidates must provide their past three performance appraisals. 

**DLMP employees that have been in current lab/position for less than 2 years must attach early release approval from supervisor. 

***Non-DLMP internal applicants that have been in their current department/position for less than 1 year must attach early release approval from supervisor. 

*International transcript:

  • MUST have a DETAILED equivalency evaluation.
  • MUST show US equivalent degree.
  • Evaluation MUST be completed from an organization listed as a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) www.naces.org OR the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) www.aice-eval.org


Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

The minimum rate of pay for Histology Technician is $25.37 per hour. The minimum rate of pay for Histotechnologist is $31.01 per hour.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Sunday - Thursday, 4:00 PM - 12:30 AM

Weekend Schedule

Sunday hours are flexible.

International Assignment

No

Site Description

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. 
Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer
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.

Recruiter

Laura Heyde

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