Histotechnician I - Pathology - ARZ

Mayo Clinic; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking a surgical pathology technician to assist in diagnosis, treatment and care by accurately processing surgical pathology specimens. The role includes embedding, microtomy, cryotomy, frozen sections, H&E and special stains, and high complexity IHC.

The position may require travel between Scottsdale and Phoenix campuses and involves handling hazardous materials and maintaining LIS records. Sponsorship for visas is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

• processing, embedding and microtomy of all surgical tissues
• cryotomy and frozen section staining
• routine H&E and special staining
• high complexity testing such as immunohistochemistry
• gross examination/tissue processing of surgical biopsies
• equipment maintenance and record retention
• training staff
• knowledge of pathology Laboratory Information System and other duties as assigned

Job description

The individual will contribute to the diagnosis, treatment and care of patients by accurately processing surgical pathology specimens.

• processing, embedding and microtomy of all surgical tissues
• cryotomy and frozen section staining
• routine H&E and special staining
• high complexity testing such as immunohistochemistry
• gross examination/tissue processing of surgical biopsies
• equipment maintenance and record retention
• training staff
• knowledge of pathology Laboratory Information System and other duties as assigned

The position may involve travel between the Scottsdale and Phoenix campuses. Furthermore, may perform high volume automated immunohistochemical (IHC) staining.

The individual must demonstrate excellent troubleshooting skills as well as knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span. The ability to assess data reflective of the patients' status and age-specific needs is also required. May be responsible for handling chemicals and/or reagents including chemical hazardous waste materials.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship/ we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program