Histology Technician

Hennepin Healthcare; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Hennepin Healthcare in Minneapolis, MN, is seeking a Histology Technician for the Surgical Path Lab. This in-person role involves embedding tissue, microtomy, H&E and special stains, and assisting with grossing and autopsies as needed.

You will perform quality control, train staff, and process specimens for external labs, with a schedule that includes every 5th weekend off Monday and work Saturday.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Laboratory Histology Technician training program approved by the NAACLS or equivalent education/experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently and self-motivated
• Ability to work cohesively with a diverse workforce and patient population

Responsibilities

• 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 submit-ready specimens; assist with frozen section prep and photography; process referrals of specimens and slides in Surgical Pathology; assist with autopsies
• Perform cryotomy of specimens for optimal tissue visualization; perform immunofluorescence staining on frozen sections
• Provide microtomy services to internal and external labs as requested
• Assist in training and instruction of new employees, students and residents
• Perform and evaluate quality control, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting
• Process and manage specimens sent to reference labs; ensure adequate billing charges

Education

NAACLS-approved histology technician program or equivalent

Job description

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

• 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- 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