Histotech Assistant - Histology

Mayo Career Site UK; Rochester (MN); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Histology Laboratory at Mayo Clinic is seeking a Histotech Assistant to contribute to diagnosis and patient care by performing a range of histology procedures under direct supervision, including embedding tissue blocks and microtomy. The role includes specimen handling, staining, case assembly, and record-keeping.

This limited-tenure position lasts up to three years with potential to reduce to 0.5 FTE if enrolled in the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences Histology Technician Program,

Qualifikationen

• Experience with histology techniques and tissue handling.
• Familiarity with hematoxylin and eosin staining and slides.
• Ability to follow standard lab procedures and safety rules.

Aufgaben

• Retrieve and verify patient samples and track specimens.
• Accession, process, and embed tissue blocks for cutting.
• Perform microtomy and coverslipping on prepared slides.
• Maintain lab equipment and handle hazardous reagents safely.
• Operate and document in the Lab Information System.

Kenntnisse

Histology techniques

H&E staining

Specimen handling

Jobbeschreibung

As a Histotech Assistant working in the Histology Laboratory, you will be responsible for contributing to diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients by performing a volume and variety of Histopathology technical procedures as trained under direct supervision including embedding of tissue blocks and performing microtomy.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Retrieval and verification of patient samples
• Tracking specimens
• Accessioning
• Specimen photography
• Processing tissue specimens using various protocols
• Maintaining laboratory equipment
• Performing Hematoxylin and Eosin staining
• Performing coverslipping techniques
• Performing case assembly and distribution
• Handling outside/consultation material
• Troubleshooting equipment, reagent, and case issues
• Reagent preparation
• Reviewing pending list/logs
• Filing and retrieving tissue blocks and slides
• Handling/disposal of hazardous chemicals
• Subject matter expert of Lab Information System
• Record retention
• Answering phones

*This is a limited tenure position for a maximum of 3 years. You will be eligible to reduce to 0.5 full-time equivalency (FTE) if accepted into the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences (MCSHS) Histology Technician Program. You must work towards completion of MCSHS Histology Technician program prerequisites:Prerequisites - Application Process - Mayo Clinic College of Medicine & Science. To be eligible to apply for the Histology Technician Program, you must have verification of at least a cumulative 2.8 GPA on a 4.0 scale with a strong track record in biology and chemistry.

*This is a limited-tenure position with a term of three years from the date of hire. During that three-year period, employees are expected to meet the position requirements and to transfer into the aHistotechnologist or Histology Technician position. If this requirement is not met or Mayo Clinic reasonably believes the requirement will not be met, Mayo Clinic may,at its discretion,end the limited-tenure position at or prior to the conclusion of the three-year term.

*This position does not typically meet ASCP Board of Certification Route 2 eligibility requirements for Histology Technician Examination.

*Individuals hired to this position are required to complete 2 years in this position before becoming eligible to apply to other positions within Mayo Clinic.

**This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship; Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.