Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

February 27 2025

Department:

Dermatology

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Shift Length:

10 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

NonUnionNCT

Weekend Rotation:

None

Job Summary:

Allina Health is a notforprofit health system that cares for individuals families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care investing in your wellbeing and enriching your career.

Key Position Details:

**Mohs histology experience a plus**

• 1.0 FTE 40hours per week)

• Four 10hour day shifts

• May float to other Allina dermatology sites

• No weekends

• FullTime benefit eligible

Job Description:

Performs moderate and complex specimen procedures in the areas of anatomical and surgical pathology and immunohistochemistry. Receives processes and prepares patient tissues specimens for microscopic examination and analysis by the Pathologist; this includes logging batching cutting mounting and staining procedures.

CLIA Role:
Testing Personnel
Moderate complexity testing

Testing Personnel
High Complexity testing

Principle Responsibilities

• Performs routine and complex laboratory procedures.
  • Performs all routine histology functions that support the production of microscopic slides for interpretation by a pathologist.
  • Accessions tissue specimens assists Pathologist Assistants sections frozen tissue using a cryostat processes and embeds tissue specimens performs microtomy and staining prepares solutions and stains completes specialty testing using histochemical and/or immunohistochemical techniques and performs quality control procedures.
  • Assesses integrity of specimens for testing and processing verifying correct patient identification and using safe and secure specimen handling.
  • May assist with biopsy collection.
  • Evaluates results for accuracy and resolves test problems.
  • Performs and documents required instrument maintenance and quality control; takes appropriate remedial action.
  • Ensures accurate record keeping and appropriate retention.
• Accurate and timely processing of specimens.
  • Reviews orders and verifies correct patient labeling.
  • Performs processing with strict adherence to the quality control and quality assurance policies.
• Maintains safety education and competency requirements.
  • Stocks rotates and requests supplies on a regular basis to ensure proper availability in the work area.
  • Performs various clerical duties.
  • Participates in departmental or system wide meetings projects or committees as assigned.
  • Assists in the training of employees and students.
  • Performs proficiency testing as assigned.
  • Assists in Direct Observations of staff for annual competency program.
• CLIA defined responsibilities:
  • 493.1425 Standard; Testing personnel responsibilities. Moderate complexity.
  • 493.1495 Standard; Testing personnel responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Associates or Vocational degree in medical laboratory science from a regionally accredited institution and completion of clinical internship or
• Vocational or Technical Training in a comprehensive military laboratory science program or
• Bachelors degree in related science from a regionally accredited institution 2 years clinical lab experience in appropriate analytic
• CLIA defined Qualifications: 493.1423 Standard; Testing personnel qualifications
• CLIA defined Qualifications: 493.1489 Standard; Testing personnel qualifications

Licenses/Certifications

• Histotechnician HT certification required by a recognized agency such as ASCP or NCA required within 180 days

Physical Demands

• Light Work:
• Lifting weight Up to 20 lbs. occasionally Up to 10 lbs. frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $25.50 to $34.94 per hour

The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including but not limited to your experience education and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. Thats why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total wellbeing mind body spirit and community of you and your family members.

Allina Health is all in on your wellbeing. Because wellbeing means something different to everyone our awardwinning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes up to $100 in wellbeing dollars dedicated wellbeing navigators and many programs activities articles videos personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

In addition Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) voluntary employeeled groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse inclusive workplace aligned with the organizations mission values goals business practices and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental

• PTO/Time Away

• Retirement Savings Plans

• Life Insurance

• Shortterm/Longterm Disability

• Paid Caregiver Leave

• Voluntary Benefits (vision legal critical illness)

• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable

• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Allina Health is a 501(c)3 eligible employer

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.