Histology Technician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL) Anatomic Pathology Core

The Histology Laboratory processes over 400000 paraffin-embedded blocks and 150000 slides per year. Specimens handled in this laboratory include surgical autopsy and research material. The laboratory takes pride in contributing to the accurate diagnosis of the patient and the expansion of scientific knowledge through the services it offers both pathologists and research investigators.

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The Histology Laboratory is looking for Histology Technicians/Histotechnologists to join their team.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 addition to gaining clinical laboratory experience you will have many opportunities for career advancement within Anatomic Pathology. Dont miss out!

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

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 F-1 STEM OPT extension program**

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 on-call 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.

***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.

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)