Histology Technician

Hennepin County Medical Center; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short and Long-term Disability

Retirement Funds

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Hennepin Healthcare in Minneapolis seeks a Histology Technician in the Surgical Path Lab to perform histology testing of moderate to complex tissue samples under supervision.

The role involves embedding, microtomy, H&E and special stains, immunohistochemical staining, plus grossing and assisting with frozen sections; training, quality control, and collaboration with internal/external labs are expected.

Qualifications

• Completion of a NAACLS-approved Histology Technician training program.
• An approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred: one year of experience; excellent communication skills; ability to work independently and with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Embed tissue, perform microtomy, and staining per protocol.
• Gross small biopsies; assist with frozen sections; process slide requests.
• Perform cryotomy and immunofluorescence on frozen sections.
• Provide microtomy services to internal and external labs.
• Train new employees and students.
• Perform quality control and maintenance.
• Manage specimens and ensure billing charges.

Skills

Customer service skills

Detail oriented

Read and follow written instructions

Education

NAACLS Laboratory Histology Technician training program

Job description

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County.

Equal Employment Opportunities

We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.

JOB DETAILS

• Department: Surgical Path Lab
• FTE: 1.0
• Shift(s): Days
• Shift Length: 8 hours
• Location: In-Person
• Other: Every 5th weekend (off Monday and work 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.

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)
• 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

Total Rewards Package

• We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills, licensure/certifications, education, experience related to this position, and internal equity.
• We provide an extensive benefits program that includes Medical; Dental; Vision; Life, Short and Long-term Term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; and Tuition reimbursement.
• For a complete list of our benefits, please visit our career site on why you should work for us.