Histotechnician I - Histology
Histotechnician I - Histology
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Job Description
The individual will contribute to the diagnosis treatment and care of patients by accurately processing surgical pathology specimens.Responsibilities may include 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. 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 agespecific needs is also required. May be responsible for handling chemicals and/or reagents including chemical hazardous waste materials.
The position may involve travel between the Scottsdale and Phoenix campuses.
Qualifications
Associate of Science degree from an accredited college/university in histology biology or having emphasized anatomical biological and chemical science; or meet CLIA88 regulations 42CFR493.1487 through 1491 for high complexity testing and one 1 year histology experience; or successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Histology Program. Two years as certified HT (ASCP) preferred.
Additional Skills and Qualifications:
Excellent communication organizational and problem solving skills. Demonstrated good judgment when dealing with a variety of procedural and technical issues.
Requires(PLEASE ATTACH)
- CV/Resume
- UNOFFICAL OR OFFICAL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS
- and for foreign trained lab personnel to provide a detailed equivalency evaluation to include US equivalent degree at the applicants expense.
For international/foreign trained applicants it is the responsibility of the international/foreign to provide to Mayo Clinic the following information. The applicant is responsible for the cost associated with obtaining the equivalency evaluation.
International transcript:
- MUST have a DETAILED equivalency evaluation
- MUST show US equivalent degree
- Evaluation MUST be completed from an organization listed as a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES)www.naces OR the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE)www.aiceeval
License or Certification:
HT (ASCP) or eligible to be received within 1 year of hire with signed agreement.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
