Histology Technician - Immersive Surgical Path Lab Role

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 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.