Histotech Assistant - Histology

Mayo Clinic; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental coverage

Vision plan

HSA/FSAs

Retirement plan

Job summary

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN is hiring a Histotech Assistant to support the Histology Laboratory. You will embed tissue blocks, perform microtomy, and help with retrieval, verification and accessioning of samples under direct supervision.

The role requires an associate's degree (or HS diploma with 2 years of relevant experience) and strong communication and organizational skills. Expect varied shifts and responsibilities, including equipment maintenance and LIS support.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or 2 years of relevant experience with HS diploma/GED.
• Experience with laboratory procedures and terminology is preferred.
• Strong communication, organization and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Embedding tissue blocks and performing microtomy under supervision.
• Retrieval, verification, accessioning and tracking of samples.
• Maintaining equipment and handling hazardous chemicals.
• Answering phones and supporting case assembly and distribution.
• Serving as a subject matter expert for the Lab Information System.

Skills

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Laboratory experience

Leadership experience

Lab Information System

Education

Associate's degree

High school diploma or GED + 2 years relevant experience

Tools

Lab Information System

Job description

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

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

Visit the Clinical Labs career site to watch a brief video of Olyvia discussing her role as a Histotech Assistant at Mayo Clinic.

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 a Histotechnologist 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.

Qualifications

To be considered for this position, you must have an associate's degree. In lieu of an associate degree, you may be considered if you have a high school diploma or GED and 2 years of relevant/demonstrated experience.

Additional Requirements

• Medical terminology preferred.
• Laboratory or leadership experience preferred.
• Demonstrated communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Application Requirements

• All must be included for your application to be considered:
• CV/Resume
• Cover letter
• NACES detailed international equivalency for foreign degrees.
• Internal candidates must provide their past three performance appraisals.
• DLMP employees that have been in current lab/position for less than 2 years must attach early release approval from supervisor.
• Non-DLMP internal applicants that have been in their current department/position for less than 1 year must attach early release approval from supervisor.
• International transcript:
• MUST have a DETAILED equivalency evaluation.
• MUST show US equivalent degree.

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

$23.29 - $33.36 per hour

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Schedule Varies and will be decided at time of hire. Either 5:00am-1:30pm, 10am-6:30pm, 2pm-10:30pm or 9pm-5:30am. M-F

Weekend Schedule

Occasional

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law" . Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.