Histology Laboratory Specialist

5 days ago

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Allina Health Full time
Job Summary:
Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details:
1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week period)
8-hour, day/evening shifts
Occasional weekends - upon completion of training, weekend rotation will be approximately once every six weeks
Union represented, benefit eligible position

Job Description:
As a Histology Laboratory Specialist, you will perform moderate and complex specimen procedures in the areas of anatomical and surgical pathology and immunohistochemistry. Your responsibilities will include receiving, processing, and preparing patient tissues specimens for microscopic examination and analysis by the Pathologist; this includes logging, batching, cutting, mounting and staining procedures.

CLIA Role:
Testing Personnel
Moderate complexity testing
Testing Personnel
High Complexity testing
Principle Responsibilities
Performs routine and complex laboratory procedures.

Performs all routine histology functions that support the production of microscopic slides for interpretation by a pathologist.

Accessions tissue specimens, assists Pathologist Assistants, sections frozen tissue using a cryostat, processes and embeds tissue specimens, performs microtomy and staining, prepares solutions and stains, completes specialty testing using histochemical and/or immunohistochemical techniques, and performs quality control procedures.

Assesses integrity of specimens for testing and processing, verifying correct patient identification and using safe and secure specimen handling.
May assist with biopsy collection.
Evaluates results for accuracy and resolves test problems.
Performs and documents required instrument maintenance, and quality control; takes appropriate remedial action.
Ensures accurate record keeping and appropriate retention.

Accurate and timely processing of specimens.

Reviews orders and verifies correct patient labeling.
Performs processing with strict adherence to the quality control and quality assurance policies.

Maintains safety, education, and competency requirements.

Stocks, rotates and requests supplies on a regular basis to ensure proper availability in the work area.
Performs various clerical duties.
Participates in departmental or system wide meetings, projects, or committees as assigned.
Assists in the training of employees and students.
Performs proficiency testing as assigned.
Assists in Direct Observations of staff for annual competency program.

CLIA defined responsibilities:

  • Standard; Testing personnel responsibilities. Moderate complexity.
  • Standard; Testing personnel responsibilities.
Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications
Associate's or Vocational degree in medical laboratory science from a regionally accredited institution, and completion of clinical internship or
Vocational or Technical Training in a comprehensive military laboratory science program or
Bachelor's degree in related science from a regionally accredited institution + 2 years clinical lab experience in appropriate analytic

CLIA defined Qualifications:

  • Standard; Testing personnel qualifications

CLIA defined Qualifications:

  • Standard; Testing personnel qualifications
Licenses/Certifications
Histotechnician, HT certification required by a recognized agency such as ASCP or NCA within 180 Days required

Physical Demands

Light Work:
Lifting weightUp to 20 lbs. occasionally, Up to 10 lbs. frequently

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