Mayo Clinic

Nonprofit medical center delivering care

Histotechnician 1 - Histology

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeScottsdale, AZ, USA$30.54 - $45.87 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

An Associate of Science degree from an accredited college or university in histology or biology, or with emphasis in anatomical, biological, and chemical science; alternatively, meet CLIA-88 regulations (42 CFR 493.1487 through 493.1491) for high-complexity testing and have one year of histology experience; or successfully complete a NAACLS-accredited Histology Program.
HT (ASCP) certification is required, or the ability to obtain it within 18 months of hire is required.
Demonstrate excellent troubleshooting skills and knowledge of the principles of growth and development across the lifespan.
Assess data reflective of patients’ status and age-specific needs.
Demonstrate excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrate good judgment when dealing with procedural and technical issues.
Submit a CV or resume, cover letter, and transcripts; unofficial transcripts are accepted. Internal candidates must also provide past performance appraisals.

Responsibilities

Accurately process surgical pathology specimens to contribute to patient diagnosis, treatment, and care.
Process, embed, and perform microtomy of surgical tissues; perform cryotomy and frozen-section staining; perform routine H&E and special staining; and conduct high-complexity testing such as immunohistochemistry.
Perform gross examination and tissue processing of surgical biopsies.
Maintain equipment and retain records.
Train staff.
Use the pathology Laboratory Information System.
Perform high-volume automated immunohistochemical staining as needed.
Handle chemicals and/or reagents, including chemical hazardous waste materials, as required.
Travel between the Scottsdale and Phoenix campuses as needed.

Desired Qualifications

Two years of experience as a certified HT (ASCP) is preferred.

Histotechnician I will contribute to the diagnosis, treatment and care of patients by accurately processing surgical pathology specimens.

Responsibilities may include processing, embedding and microtomy of all surgical tissues; cryotomy and frozen section staining; routine H&E and special staining; high complexity testing such as immunohistochemistry; gross examination/tissue processing of surgical biopsies; equipment maintenance and record retention; training staff; knowledge of pathology Laboratory Information System and other duties as assigned.
The position may involve travel between the Scottsdale and Phoenix campuses.

Furthermore, may perform high volume automated immunohistochemical (IHC) staining.
The individual must demonstrate excellent troubleshooting skills as well as knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span. The ability to assess data reflective of the patients' status and age-specific needs is also required. May be responsible for handling chemicals and/or reagents including chemical hazardous waste materials.

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This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship/ we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program

Associate of Science degree from an accredited college/university in histology, biology or having emphasized anatomical, biological, and chemical science; or meet CLIA-88 regulations (42CFR493.1487 through 1491) for high complexity testing and one (1) year histology experience; or successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Histology Program.

Two years as certified HT (ASCP) preferred.

Certification and License:
HT (ASCP) certification is required; or ability to obtain within 18 months of hire is required.

Additional Qualifications:
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated good judgment when dealing with a variety of procedural and technical issues.

ALL MUST be included for your application to be considered:
• CV/Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts (unofficial copy accepted)
• Internal candidates must provide their past performance appraisals

Compensation Detail: $30.54 - $45.87 / hour

About the Company

Mayo Clinic

Nonprofit medical center delivering care

Mayo Clinic is a nonprofit medical organization that provides comprehensive health care by combining clinical practice, education, and research. It treats patients with serious and complex illnesses using multidisciplinary teams and integrates new research findings into care. It differentiates itself with a large integrated academic health system, a focus on high-quality outcomes, health equity programs, and a global reach. Its goal is to advance medical knowledge, improve patient outcomes, and educate the next generation of clinicians and researchers.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $360.1M
Headquarters: Rochester, MN
Founded: 1978

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