Histotech Assistant - Histology
Mayo Clinic · Rochester
As a Histotech Assistant working in the Histology Laboratory, you will be responsible for contributing to diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients by performing a volume and variety of Histopathology technical procedures as trained under direct supervision including embedding of tissue blocks and performing microtomy.
Additional responsibilities include:
- Retrieval and verification of patient samples
- Tracking specimens
- Accessioning
- Specimen photography
- Processing tissue specimens using various protocols
- Maintaining laboratory equipment
- Performing Hematoxylin and Eosin staining
- Performing coverslipping techniques
- Performing case assembly and distribution
- Handling outside/consultation material
- Troubleshooting equipment, reagent, and case issues
- Reagent preparation
- Reviewing pending list/logs
- Filing and retrieving tissue blocks and slides
- Handling/disposal of hazardous chemicals
- Subject matter expert of Lab Information System
- Record retention
- Answering phones
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*This is a limited tenure position for a maximum of 3 years. You will be eligible to reduce to 0.5 full-time equivalency (FTE) if accepted into the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences (MCSHS) Histology Technician Program. You must work towards completion of MCSHS Histology Technician program prerequisites: Prerequisites - Application Process - Mayo Clinic College of Medicine & Science. To be eligible to apply for the Histology Technician Program, you must have verification of at least a cumulative 2.8 GPA on a 4.0 scale with a strong track record in biology and chemistry.
This is a limited-tenure position with a term of three years from the date of hire. During that three-year period, employees are expected to meet the position requirements and to transfer into the a Histotechnologist or Histology Technician position. If this requirement is not met or Mayo Clinic reasonably believes the requirement will not be met, Mayo Clinic may, at its discretion, end the limited-tenure position at or prior to the conclusion of the three-year term.
*This position does not typically meet ASCP Board of Certification Route 2 eligibility requirements for Histology Technician Examination.
*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.
**This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship; Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.
- Medical: Multiple plan options.
- Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
- Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.