Histology Technician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL) - MOHS Lab
Histology Technician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL) - MOHS Lab
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Not Disclosed
Salary Not Disclosed
1 Vacancy
Job Description
The Micrographically Oriented Histographic Surgery (MOHS) Lab has an opening for a Histotechnologist. The MOHS lab processes surgical tissues using H&E stains alongside a suite of immunohistochemical stains. All processing is completed as the patient is waiting in the surgical suite.
As a Histology Technician/Histotechnologist you will be a member of adiverseagile team responsible for preparing microscope slides for a Pathologist to review. Using a variety of techniques and equipment this team prepares thin slices of tissue to make abnormalities visible with a microscope. In addition you will assist with the training of students and new employees. You will actively partner with team members by fostering an inclusive work environment and respecting others with different backgrounds experiences and perspectives.
Histology Technician:
As a Histology Technician you will perform a variety of technical procedures that result in the creation of microscopic slide preparations. These technical procedures may include:
- accessioning specimens
- specimen processing
- microtomy techniques
- paraffin
- frozen
- plastic
- routine Hematoxylin
- Eosin
- special stains
- immunofluorescence
- immunohistochemical staining
- in situ hybridization
You will also participate in oncall rotations including weekends as needed.
Histotechnologist:
As a Histotechnologist you will prepare specimens and perform testing procedures on pathology specimens that result in the creation of microscopic slide preparations for diagnostic and/or prognostic analysis by the pathologist. Using technical theory you will provide overall operational support necessary to maintain and optimize testing activities.
*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.
**These positions are ineligible for visa sponsorship. Also Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F1 STEM OPT extension program**
Qualifications
Histology Technician (HT):
- Associate degree required.
- Coursework including 24 semester hours of the following:
- A minimum of 12 credit hours in chemistry biology or medical laboratory technology
- 6 credit hours in chemistry
- 6 credit hours in biology
- Histology Technician (HT) certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) required by start date
Histotechnologist (HTL):
- Bachelors degree required.
- Histotechnologist (HTL) certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) required by start date
Additional Qualifications
- Graduate of a NAACLS accredited program preferred.
- Graduates of the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences Histology Technician Program will receive preference.
- Ability to accommodate scheduling adjustments off shifts holidays oncall and weekend work assignments.
*Employees obtaining certification(s) after January 1 2004 will be required to demonstrate evidence of ongoing maintenance of certification.
Application Requirements
*All must be included for your application to be considered:
- CV/Resume
- Cover letter
- Transcripts (unofficial copy accepted) or 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.
***NonDLMP 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.
- Evaluation MUST be completed from an organization listed as a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES)OR the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE)
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
