Histology Technician: Precision Tissue Lab Specialist

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

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.