Histology Technician

2 weeks ago

Minneapolis, MN, United States Minnesota Visiting Nurse Agency Full time

SUMMARY:

We are currently seeking a *Histology Technician *to join our team. This full time role will work days (on-site), including every 6th weekend (off Monday and works Saturday).

*Purpose of this position: *Under direct supervision, performs histology testing of moderate to complex difficulty and/or grossing of routine, simple surgical tissue samples. Uses specialized equipment and processes following established procedures. Demonstrate patient and family centered care behaviors.

A hiring incentive ($2,000) is available for eligible external candidates (current employees, contract/temporary workers, and former employees returning to HHS within one year are ineligible).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Histology:

  • Embed surgical and ME tissue, perform microtomy at various thicknesses, perform routine H&E staining, special staining, and immunohistochemical staining following established protocols
  • Gross small biopsies and other specimens that can be entirely submitted, assist with frozen section preparation and photography, process requests and referrals of specimens and slides in Surgical Pathology. Assist with hospital autopsies
  • Perform cryotomy of specimens for optimal demonstration of various tissue structures. Perform Immunofluorescence staining on frozen sections
  • Provide microtomy services to Internal and External labs as requested
  • Assists in the training and instruction of new employees, students and residents
  • Perform and evaluate quality control, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting processes
  • Process and manage specimens sent to reference laboratories. Ensure adequate billing charges

QUALIFICATIONS:

/Minimum Qualifications:/

  • Completion of a Laboratory Histology Technician training program approved by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)

-OR-

  • Experience as an Electron Microscopy Technician

-OR-

  • An approved equivalent combination of education and experience

/Preferred Qualifications:/

  • One year of experience
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and self-motivated
  • Ability to work cohesively and respectfully with a diverse work force and patient population

/Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:/

  • Customer service skills
  • Detail oriented
  • Ability to read and follow written instructions

/License/Certifications:/

For Histology and Grossing Technician:

  • Certified or eligible as a Histology Technician (ASCP) or Histology Technologist (ASCP)
  • As a condition of employment, those hired as “or eligible” must take the first available examination after their date of hire and must pass one of these certifying exams within three consecutive administrations of the exam within a 12-month period

Title: Histology Technician

Location: MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus

Requisition ID: 251151

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